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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
court of the Queen of Air and Darkness, one of the Feywild’s archfey. Goblins thrived in her dangerous domain thanks to a special boon from her—a supernatural knack for finding the weak
them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
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Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
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 the area
patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
— Gimble, Notes from a Treasure Hunter
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
— Gimble, Notes from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Arrival The following locations are keyed to the map of Butterskull Ranch. When the adventurers come within sight of the ranch, read the following boxed text aloud: Butterskull Ranch occupies a large
the trail to lead to a two-story farmhouse next to a pond. West of the farmhouse are the charred remains of a barn and smithy that have been burned to the ground.
Pigs harmlessly wander the fields
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the air.
Secretary Wei has ordered a court mage to magically collapse the stairwell leading from area Y1 to the surface. When the characters enter area Y1 again, read the following description: The
characters decide to head for area Y1 to leave the ruins, read the following: Rumbling fills the tunnels, and a tremor disturbs the nearby rubble. All goes quiet again, but now a haze of dust hangs in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
1. False Entrance Tunnel If the characters clear the passage on the west side of the cliff face, read: The corridor before you is made of plain stone, roughly worked, and it is dark and full of
burned away for someone to be able to inspect the tunnel ceiling. Anyone who does so and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes that the ceiling is unstable and in danger of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
in the armchairs are three darkling elders (see appendix C) who read to pass the time. Endelyn recently informed them that she’s expecting visitors, so the elders aren’t surprised to see the characters
and are initially indifferent toward them. That indifference turns to hostility if the characters attack the elders. Tales from the Gloaming Court, Vol. 3. Characters who examine the bookshelves spot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
in good spirits, so a character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince a tax collector to allow the group free entry. As the characters enter the city, read the following
the bustling city center called the Court of Flowers, lined with tropical trees whose branches droop to the pavement.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
be found in Strahd’s study in Castle Ravenloft.) The sole remaining volume lies on the floor behind the overturned chair. Titled The Oath Celestial, the book has been partially burned, and its cover
against Strahd came from that empire — now lost beyond the mists. Journal Page As the characters cross the room, read: You hear the soft flapping sound of wings, but can’t discern its origin. A single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
mound caps a high hill overlooking the surrounding countryside. The area around the barrow is still and charred. Burned trees reach like dark fingerbones from the bald earthen mound. It’s noticeably
Mound Entrance When the characters move to the barrow entrance, read the following: Tall monoliths line the earthen corridor that connects the barrow’s entrance to the burial chamber far within. Motes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
in. Otherwise, a character can use an action to try to force open the door, doing so with a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. When the characters peer inside, read: Standing just inside the
crate are seven woodland animal carcasses, which the bullywugs intend to deliver to Bavlorna (an amateur taxidermist) once Illig is installed as the new king of the Soggy Court. Development. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Getting Started The Keep on the Borderlands Map displays all the locations characters can visit in the keep. Share this map with your players. To begin, read the following boxed text aloud: You
live and train in this enclosed court. 14: Fortress The castellan governs the keep from this stronghold.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
concerning the history of Toril. They made the trip to Candlekeep because they’ve read all the books contained within the Font of Knowledge, a Waterdavian temple to Oghma, god of knowledge. Yalerion
sometimes read books in the Pillars of Pedagogy. As long as the characters are friendly and not confrontational, Yalerion is happy to talk with them. They are surprised to hear that Mazfroth’s Mighty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Read or paraphrase the following: An ancient statue of a bakunawa is cracked with age and covered with unusual vines. Amid a cluster of tangled roots, a blister-like growth heaves like a breathing
that stood here, but when invaders burned the sacred tree Bathalang Puno and the surrounding city, the ninuno was overwhelmed by the pain of those who died. Angry spirits still haunt the island, their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the reading rooms in the towers that face the Court of Air. Guests are permitted to ascend into those towers and read (but not copy) the tomes there, always in the company of one of the monks. One of
part ranks to allow the seeker inside to the Court of Air. Visitors are instructed to cross that area and stand before the Emerald Door, where another monk receives them, offers them food, bath, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Serpent Hills, where we were taken prisoner by yuan-ti patrolling the borders of their domain. The half-elf was hauled away in slaver’s chains, but for some reason I was taken to the court of Jarant
paladins slew all but one of the ambassadors, and sent the survivor back to Jarant’s court to communicate their answer. The other responses to the Najaran ambassadors fell somewhere in between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
balcony are old, empty barrels with “The Wizard of Wines” burned into their sides. The balcony climbs another five feet as it continues along the west and east walls, ending at doors leading to the
one druid (NE female human) are also present. If they are here, read: The balcony creaks, drawing your eye to a wild-looking figure hunched over the westernmost cask, pouring a flask of thick syrup into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Rookledust’s Workshop As the characters come within sight of Rookledust’s home, read the following text: On a hill stands an unusual structure that resembles both a cottage and a metal fortress. The
humans and they pay well. One is a woman whose eye glows like an ember. The army is to the north, near a burned village. The goblins are supposed to take the weapon there. The village the goblinoids are referring to is Vogler, but they don’t know its name.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
first time the characters visit the Traders’ Grotto without an escort, a clanging bell sounds near the main entrance. When this happens, read the following boxed text to the players. The deep gnomes
city (labeled “The Pudding Court” on the map of Blingdenstone). XP Awards The characters gain a special award of 100 XP each for delivering Werz’s sack of gems to Kazook Pickshine. If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
court and asked the Lords of Waterdeep to strip her brother of his title and banish him from the city. She also presented evidence of her brother’s numerous crimes, including slavery, arson, theft
, engulfed the temple in black fire, and burned it to the ground. The invaders also acquired enough treasure from the temple vaults to fund Lord Vanrak’s personal quest for immortality. Within a few years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Investigating the Quake Among the folk gathered in the Court of Air is Bookwyrm the dragonborn, who was having a drink in the Hearth when the earthquake struck. Bookwyrm is the First Reader of
Reader explains that the Barn Door was condemned years ago when sages concluded it was no longer safe for occupancy. Bookwyrm knows nothing about the Barn Door’s true nature, having never read
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
can direct the characters to the nearby wildernesses where these groups dwell. Heart Delta Heart Delta lies a few miles away from Camp Greenbriar. When the characters visit there, read or paraphrase
spireward from Camp Greenbriar. Read or paraphrase the following description as the characters approach: An arid land of stark rock formations and rugged cliffs stretches ahead. Amid the dust, brush, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Ziggurat Locations, Tier 4 The fourth tier of the ziggurat holds the tombs of King Alendria, Queen Zanobis, and various members of their court. The following locations are keyed to map 2.2. Mike
Schley Map 2.2: Buried Ziggurat, Tier 4 View Player Version B27: Jester’s Burial Room The walls of this burial chamber sport colorful murals of a human court jester entertaining her king and queen. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
location while exploring. The tower tilts severely to one side, kept from falling over by magic. When the characters arrive, read: A crumbling stone tower rises out of the swamp, leaning at such an angle
, traveled to Prismeer to persuade Zybilna to ally with the Seelie Court against its hated enemies, the fomorians. Sir Talavar soon discovered that Prismeer had been seized by the hags of the Hourglass Coven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters walk through the flaps into the tent, read or paraphrase the following text: Warm light glows from a single lantern in this otherwise dark tent, illuminating canvas walls decorated with patchwork
!” the goblin says, beckoning you to sit.
This goblin is Oddlewin, a fortune teller. The ivory deck before him is a Deck of Many Things that he uses to read people’s fates. The symbols on the tent’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Council Meeting When the group arrives at the council chamber, the guard escorts the characters inside and explains who they are. After this, read the following: Eight serious-looking people sit
character can silence Lord Bakaris. After the characters explain the current situation of those who escaped Vogler, read the following: Governor Miat frowns. “This is all dire news. My heart goes out to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
this area. When all the characters have arrived, read the following: The walls of this hexagonal stone chamber are shot through with pale white veins of faintly glowing jade. A bronze double door
12 Wisdom (Medicine) check determines that most of the victims were killed by giant blades. A Final Courtesy. As the characters get their bearings, read or paraphrase the following: A shimmering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
fire (a burning hands spell, a flame tongue sword, or the like). Any character trying to break through them will become hopelessly entangled and can’t get loose unless the webs are burned away or the
character is freed by a wish spell. If the characters clear away the webs and descend to the foot of the stairway, read: Lying on the floor at the bottom of the stairs is an iron mace inlaid with silver
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Court of Air This wide courtyard has nary a tree nor a well cluttering its cobblestone expanse. House of Rest This three-story bunkhouse in the Court of Air provides seekers with a place to rest and
much as he could. He’s a quiet but popular fixture in the keep, and the Avowed are always saying hello to him and recommending new books for him to read. He is currently reading Storm King’s Thunder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Clash of Fallen Flames Dragon Highmaster Kansaldi Fire-Eyes scours the battlefield astride the red dragon Ignia When the characters start their return to Kalaman, read the following text: A streak
their audacity—if one character submits to her, she will spare the others. The one who submits must agree to be burned to death by Ignia for all to see. If any among the characters wish to join the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Council Massacre When the characters approach the council chamber, read the following text: As you near the chamber where the governor and city council are meeting with the Knights of Solamnia, the
message to Kalaman’s leaders Caught in the Act When Caradoc sees the characters, read the following text: Noticing you, the knight stands, clears his throat, and bombastically declares, “Hail, friends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
This gruff scribe prefers the company of books over people.
Bookworm. Dwern has read more books than anyone else in the keep.
Curmudgeonly. Dwern is ill-tempered toward younger people—which, to
Castellan The keep’s noble castellan, a human man named Winvarle, holds court daily in the great hall. A keen strategist, Winvarle casts his vigilant gaze toward the Caves of Chaos, where rumors of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
founders, the Dinev family, brought with them an extensive collection of rare books. That collection, stored here, was burned by orcs when the castle was sacked many years ago. The room has not been
used since. C16. Under the Castle If characters peer down through the open trapdoor in the northwest guard tower, read: A wooden ladder clings to the west wall, held in place with iron brackets. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Tresendar Manor, read the following: Many of the crumbled walls of the manor show signs of having been recently rebuilt, but even that newer stonework has been toppled and smashed, coating everything in the
stand, but most have been burned or smashed to the ground. The older masonry of the manor walls had been crumbling for some time. New stonework was replacing the old, but everything has been smashed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Court of Orestes Locations The area around the Court of Orestes and its interior locations are identified on map 4.16. Map 4.16: Court of Orestes View Player Version 1. Khystonos Riverbank When the
party approaches this area from the south for the first time, assuming sufficient illumination, they can see the tomb entrance from at least 60 feet away. When the structure comes within sight, read






