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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
for one last chance to win back the goodwill you’ve drunk away.
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You once defeated a raging bugbear with a hand mirror, a mounted deer’s head, and two kicks to the groin. Later, you
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The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
terrain (see “Difficult Terrain” in the Basic Rules). Intact buildings are rundown, ramshackle stone cottages that are otherwise still standing. Their wooden doors are swollen and require a successful
three-quarters cover against attacks from the other side (see “Cover” in the Basic Rules). Dusty old furnishings such as simple wooden chairs and tables remain in most intact buildings. Trees and Brush
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
3. Guardhouses Two windowless stone guardhouses with peaked, slate-tiled rooftops stand in the middle of the forest where several elevated walkways converge. The buildings were built on higher ground
than the surrounding forest, and their stone doors are unlocked. 3a. North Guardhouse A rusty lantern hanging from a rafter has a continual flame spell cast on it, brightly illuminating a musty room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
your players agree to avoid character death in your game, you might consider an alternative: a character who would otherwise die is instead “defeated.” The following rules apply to a defeated character
. Conversely, using only low-difficulty encounters is less likely to lead to character death, especially if characters have ample opportunity to rest during the adventure. Defeated, Not Dead If you and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Inner Ward The poster map included with this book shows the Inner Ward, which contains the Great Library—a veritable forest of stone towers clumped around stockier buildings, all joined together in
its labyrinthine halls and extradimensional spaces. The oldest of the library’s buildings are soaring stone affairs with floors crafted from lustrous dark wood and floor-to-ceiling shelves. Ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Djaynai and Janya Gazetteer Modern Djaynai is a coastal realm descended from a grand civilization. Though the nation has never been defeated by external forces, its fortunes were greatly diminished
opalescent aurora with the sheen of a blue-black pearl. Its buildings are castle-like structures resembling those of Djaynai above, but made from magically hardened, obsidian-hued silt and studded by crystalline support beams jutting from the smooth walls.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
special flourishes that happen when the monster uses an item, and the stat block might ignore the rules in “Equipment” for that item. When used by someone else, a retrievable item uses its “Equipment
” rules, ignoring any special flourishes in the stat block. The Gear entry doesn’t necessarily list all of a monster’s equipment. For example, a monster that wears clothes is assumed to be dressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
H20. Roof If the characters haven’t defeated Cryovain yet, the final encounter with the young white dragon occurs here as it stubbornly defends its new home. The rooftop is enclosed by a 3-foot-high
connect to the fireplaces in areas H12, H13, H14, and H17. Slippery Ice. Slippery ice covers the rooftop. The ice is difficult terrain (see the Basic Rules). When a creature other than Cryovain moves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
She shall return!” As with the first assault on the adventurers, try to ensure that if the attackers are defeated, at least one escapes to report the outcome of the battle. Most easily, the dragon can
yugoloth if more than five of them are in the fight. In addition to damaging bystanders, this encounter can easily destroy buildings and great landmarks. This formidable assault should provide a sense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
She shall return!” As with the first assault on the adventurers, try to ensure that if the attackers are defeated, at least one escapes to report the outcome of the battle. Most easily, the dragon can
yugoloth if more than five of them are in the fight. In addition to damaging bystanders, this encounter can easily destroy buildings and great landmarks. This formidable assault should provide a sense of the destruction that will wash over the Sword Coast if the Cult of the Dragon is successful in its plans.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Pont-a-Museau The capital of Richemulot, Pont-a-Museau straddles the Musarde River, its buildings dominating both banks and the islands and bridges between. The city’s abundant space could easily
hereditary Renier estate. From here, Jacqueline Renier rules Richemulot. She holds audience from her parlors and public courtrooms, but her private residence is sacrosanct, and few outside her family ever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
provides. In most other towns and cities, you’ll start with an early-morning stumble on the stairs as you carry your night soil down to deposit it outside. But in Waterdeep, many buildings are connected
. With public fountains and wells all about the city, clean water is plentiful. Many buildings have pumps of their own to draw water from the local supply, and some even possess taps that pour out water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
special flourishes that happen when the monster uses an item, and the stat block might ignore Player’s Handbook rules for that item. When used by someone else, a retrievable item uses its Player’s
Handbook rules, ignoring any special flourishes in the stat block. The Gear entry doesn’t necessarily list all of a monster’s equipment. For example, a monster that wears clothes is assumed to be dressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
aloud: Mayhem rules in the seaside village of Respite. The Cobblehook Corsairs, a crew of troublemakers who aren’t normally violent, have raided the village. Black smoke billows from buildings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
prosperous and increasingly crowded, so buildings have been torn down and taller ones built — four stories high in some instances. A Waterbaron who rules for life leads Yartar. The current Waterbaron is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
from their travels. The Steady Beacon The Steady Beacon is a tavern that boasts a large taproom, a fish-focused menu, and modest lodging. Its decor features the broken weapons of defeated bandits. The
, head of Kalaman’s military. Trade Camps Outside the city to the east and west sprawl trade camps. These expanses of ramshackle buildings began as campgrounds for caravans. Over time, the tents were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
family died of the plague. Mademoiselle Jacqueline Renier, the nation’s most prestigious aristocrat, rules as temporary warden. When the plague swells to epidemic proportions, the state police, the
cities contain an inexplicably large number of buildings, an amount greater than their highest populations would have ever warranted. Rat swarms prowl city streets like packs of dogs. RICHEMULOISE
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
resistance. 6 Every problem can be solved with the use of force. Devil Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Loyalty. I keep my vows to my superior and respect those who do the same. 2 Law. I might not like the rules
, but I obey them. 3 Ambition. The need to improve my station drives my every action. 4 Conquest. I am equal to the sum of the foes I have defeated in combat. 5 Cunning. Those who can see an advantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Smoldertown (Areas L7–L9) When the characters first enter this district, describe it as follows: The acrid stench of hot metal hangs over this district. Buildings here have no decoration, and nearly
-stained lanterns with continual flame spells cast inside them. Half-drunk flagons of flat mushroom beer rest on the bar and on the tables, abandoned by patrons in their haste to evacuate Little Lockford
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Healing, while only someone with House Lyrandar’s Mark of Storms can pilot an airship. Chapter 3 provides more details about dragonmarks and the dragonmarked houses, along with rules for creating
aloft and provides motive force. The airship is a recent innovation that is transforming the business of transportation.
Everbright lanterns use continual flame to light the streets of Khorvaire. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Spellcasting Hall This room has a vaulted ceiling 30 feet high. It is lit by continual flame spells cast on stone wall sconces shaped like fiendish claws. The walls, floor, and ceiling are
unconscious. The first time the adventurers defeat a particular animated archmage statue, they receive XP for it as with any creature defeated in combat. Subsequent victories against that statue don’t provide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. When the characters draw close, read the following: The screams of villagers, still evacuating onto boats, ring through the smoke of burning buildings. Among the screams rises an unbelievable word
who come within 5 feet of the boilerdrak recognize it isn’t a dragon, but a mechanical device. After the baaz draconians are defeated, proceed with the “Fewmaster Gholcag” encounter. Vogler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
on a successful one. Light. This area is brightly lit by continual flame spells cast on wall sconces. Smoke. The smoke is from a smoke bomb dropped by the giff when the extraction force moved to
baby. He neither helps nor harms the characters. Never Fear, Wizpop Is Here! If the characters are in danger of being defeated by the githyanki, help comes from an unlikely source. The dormitory near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
goblins can do on their turn, see chapter 9, “Combat,” in the Basic Rules. When three goblins are defeated, the last goblin attempts to flee, heading for the goblin trail. Developments In the unlikely
than the goblins’ check total is surprised and therefore can’t do anything on his or her first turn in the combat (see “Surprise” in the Basic Rules). Use the initiative rules in the Basic Rules to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
conduct. Because people who don’t normally play together might end up at the same table in a shared campaign, it can be helpful to establish some ground rules for behavior. On the broadest level, everyone
getting together to play is defeated. The basic code of conduct for a shared campaign might be modeled on a similar document that another organization or location uses. Beyond that, some special
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
: Review the zombie stat block in appendix B. Use the initiative rules to determine who acts first, second, third, and so on. Keep track of everyone’s initiative count on your notepad. On the zombies
characters are more than 20 feet away, the zombies use the Dash action so they can move farther. For more information on what the zombies can do on their turn, see “Combat” in the Basic Rules. The zombies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
area 2 take notice if the characters make a lot of noise here. They creep into the room, gaining surprise if the characters don’t hear them (see “Surprise” in the Basic Rules). If the ruffians fight in
this area and two are defeated, the last ruffian might reveal the secret door by fleeing in that direction. Treasure The satchel hidden in the cistern is waterproof and contains a potion of healing, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Haayon the Punisher This encounter occurs only after the prophets of the Cult of the Howling Hatred and the Cult of the Crushing Wave have been defeated. Bands of raiders roaming the area, minor
defeated temples; one such leader is Haayon the Punisher. Haayon is a cloud giant who hopes to become the next leader of the air cult. Late to answer the call of Elemental Evil, he recently arrived in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Gate. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute if a creature touches the arch with a six-fingered gauntlet. (Such an item can be
glass lanterns with continual flame spells cast on them.
Wounded Githyanki. Four githyanki warriors are recovering from wounds inflicted on them by the mind flayers’ thralls. Each has 30 hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
through the gates or skirts around them when they are closed (see “Mists of Ravenloft” earlier in this chapter). If Strahd is defeated, the gates of Barovia swing open, and the road east becomes clear
of fog. THE LANDS OF BAROVIA: COMMON FEATURES
Unless the text says otherwise, the following rules apply to doors, secret doors, locks, and webs in these lands.
Doors. A wooden door can be forced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
covered in dense jungle, surrounded by a seemingly endless expanse of ocean and brine flats. The Prince of Demons rules his layer from two serpentine towers, which emerge from a turbid sea. Each tower
to journey here. Orcus rules Thanatos from a vast palace known as Everlost, crafted of obsidian and bone. Set within a howling wasteland called Oblivion’s End, the palace is surrounded by tombs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
profane magic. It typically takes shadow demons centuries to recover their demonic power, if they ever do. Particularly powerful demons might return as multiple shadow demons after being defeated. These
demons. There are three rules to endings. First, good always wins. Second, evil always returns. Third, the first rule isn’t always true.
—Tarsheva Longreach,
planar traveler
Shadow Demon Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
battlefield.
The sulfurous smoke that moves across the battlefield never dissipates. It lightly obscures the details of the buildings and the denizens within them. The wails of soldiers in pain can
be heard everywhere on the battlefield, but they have no source. Crumbling buildings, bare trees, blast craters, and jumbles of bones around spears and swords indicate an immense battle. None of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
— and that it is completely destroyed. Most of its buildings are empty shells and piles of wreckage. Looming beyond the town is a large, dark cavern. A narrow river winds down from the mountain and
voices slowly builds within the wrecked buildings. A stocky humanoid with gray skin and a white beard suddenly stumbles forth, swaying from one side to the other as if intoxicated. It stares at you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
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
the tavern regulars. Candle Lane The buildings on either side of Candle Lane are so tall and so tightly packed together that light touches the street only at highsun. Gloom envelops a narrow alley as