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’s rise in status came at the expense of Bel, her pit fiend predecessor. Zariel and Bel hate each other. To keep Bel busy and out of her sight, Zariel tasks him with forging weapons, armor, and
of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Regional Effects
The region containing Zariel’s lair is warped by her magic, which creates one or more of the following effects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
events continue to rock the region. Consult the “Volcanic Threats” section earlier in the adventure for dangers that might occur. Additionally, at a point between the Xoxotla and the shrine, the characters come upon the aftermath of a battle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure As the adventure begins, the characters are traveling to the Sarire sugar mill, most likely coming from Port Panela. If the characters seek to learn more about the region there
, consult the “Atagua Gazetteer” section at the end of this adventure. From the port, the route called the Camino Rojo stretches between flamingo-filled wetlands and grassy plains covered with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Inside the Observatory The interior of Twin Gods Observatory is hollow, with a spiral stone staircase rising to a roof with a commanding view of the region. Carvings along the observatory’s interior
depict volcanic events and smoke formations, which the Watchers consult to inform their predictions. The stairs leading to the top of the tower are shallow and have no railing, winding around an open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
through one such wooded region, three ettercaps and two giant spiders attack it. They are chiefly interested in taking horses, not merchandise, but they won’t balk at taking people if they can’t get
horses. Two ettercaps go after horses while the third ettercap and the giant spiders keep the caravan guards busy. An ettercap can cut a horse free from its harness in 3 rounds. After that, they retreat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
through one such wooded region, three ettercaps and two giant spiders attack it. They are chiefly interested in taking horses, not merchandise, but they won’t balk at taking people if they can’t get
horses. Two ettercaps go after horses while the third ettercap and the giant spiders keep the caravan guards busy. An ettercap can cut a horse free from its harness in 3 rounds. After that, they retreat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
The Road of Gems A natural glacial rift, the Road of Gems spiderwebs through the region, cutting through solid ice that often rises over 30 feet on both sides. Over the centuries, miners have
outside reveals a busy quarry filled with Low Netherese laborers toiling under the close eye of an angry, despotic human spellcaster named Jharsinius (Medium, Neutral Evil Mage).
LUCA BANCONE Time gates are often nestled in dangerous locales
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
To the Coast The journey to Dread Wolf Cove takes five days—fewer if the characters have Clystran’s guidance or other methods of conveyance. Consult the “Movement in the Wastes” section in chapter 5
for details on moving through the region, but play the trek briskly; reporting to Kalaman about the flying citadel should feel like a race against time. If you wish, run one or more random encounters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
sending or similar warning from a faction NPC that a town is in great danger, providing them with a chance to stop the event.
Dire Tidings While the characters were busy in ruined Tyar-Besil
, elemental cultists used a devastation orb to attack one of the towns in the area. The party learns the news when they arrive at any settlement in the Sumber Hills region. If the characters don’t venture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Geographic Features The lands around Saltmarsh are filled with peril, since much of the region is untamed wilderness. Even though the Kingdom of Keoland has grand ambitions, its focus in the south
an 18 or higher, the characters have an encounter at some point during the day or night (equal chance of each). The nature of the encounter depends on which region of the forest the characters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
, see “Tortle Guides;" for statistics, see “Tortles”). Four of the adult tortles stand watch on the ramparts (two in area 3 and two in area 9). The remainder sleep on woven mats or busy themselves with
shares one piece of useful information. Roll a d8 and consult the Ahoyhoy Lore table to determine what information is shared. Ahoyhoy Lore d8 Lore 1 There are several shipwrecks off the northern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Into the Maze The minotaurs’ maze fills a region of the Underdark one mile on each side. A network of corridors climbing up to higher levels and descending to lower ones by way of ramps, the maze
the creatures within it. Every 30 minutes the party spends in the maze, roll a d20 and consult the Maze Encounters table to see what, if anything, the characters meet. If Gash was attacked by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
about mining. If the characters talk to Toblen, he shares a brief tale told to him by one of his regular patrons. Roll a d6 and consult the Phandalin Tales table to determine which tale Toblen knows, or
around. Characters who engage Barthen, Ander, or Thistle in friendly conversation are told a tale. Roll a d6 and consult the Phandalin Tales table, or pick a tale the characters haven’t heard yet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
emphasizes savory, sweet, and sour flavors. When households entertain guests and during festivals, kabobs and hearty stews infused with saffron grace dinner plates alongside beds of rice. Bakers stay busy
and are often suffused with symbolism and history. The following names are common in the region: Feminine. Forough, Mariam, Nazanin, Shohreh, Yasamin Masculine. Amir, Bahram, Farshid, Hassan, Ramin Gender-Neutral. Keyahnosh, Omid, Roshani, Shadan, Sorosh Surnames. Farzaneh, Nasri, Pasdar, Rasul, Setar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Simbon about how straining it must be to busy himself among the common rabble or visit a library. If told about the creatures in the mine, Kedjou believes the description matches that of monsters
called aurumvoraxes, but he declares this is impossible as they’re long extinct in the region. He can share the following details about the creatures: Aurumvoraxes are gold-eating predators that once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Random Encounters Characters traveling to and from Neverlight Grove encounter evidence of Zuggtmoy’s growing influence in the region. Whenever the party is within four days of Neverlight Grove, use
common but inedible species of giant fungi. Roll a d10 and consult the Fungi Patch Discoveries table to determine what else the characters find here. See “Fungi of the Underdark” in chapter 2 for more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
aquatic factions of the alliance will attack through the entrances on level 3. The humans will then keep the sahuagin busy on level 1 while their allies sweep through the lower levels and eventually
reserves, or otherwise planning the fortress’s defense. Areas 1, area 5, and area 19 have particular encounters associated with them (see “Assault Encounters”). For every other area, consult the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
canyon while escorting a caravan transporting offerings to another god.
2 Slay a massive, blood-drunk monster that rampages through the region.
3 Find a band of minotaurs residing in the
canyon and convince them to attack a gang of undead about to pass through on their way to attack a village.
4 Consult a hermit who lives in a hidden part of the canyon.
5 Retrieve an item
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
who is busy exploring the site in the hope of gleaning arcane lore left behind by its builders. The characters can enter the site from any direction, either following old footpaths or scrambling up the
that advances his interests at the same time it helps the characters. Kost stays tight-lipped about the reason for his presence in the region. He is, however, willing to provide information the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in dozens of languages. Khea’s a busy woman, and regardless of when the characters arrive, she initially refuses to see them until the next morning. If a character succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma
a trickle for nearly a month, parching the region downstream. Although this event has deeply concerned farmers, the discovery of ancient etchings and ruined structures hidden beneath the waterline has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
location on those planes has a corresponding location on the Ethereal Plane. Visibility in the Border Ethereal is usually limited to 60 feet. The plane’s depths comprise a region of swirling mist and
vaporous color, and passing through a curtain leads a traveler to a region of the Border Ethereal connected to a specific Inner Plane, the Material Plane, the Feywild, or the Shadowfell. The color of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
: Glory of the Giants. Regional Effects The region containing Glorium’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of Ysgard, creating one or more of the following effects in and around the gate-town: Destined
. Noteworthy Sites Compared to its surroundings, Glorium is small and humble, nestled between glacial fjords, lofty mountains, and forested skerries. It boasts no inns or busy welcome centers, and when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
(or once per day if a stage is shorter than a day). The DC is determined by the abundance of food and water in the region, as shown in the Foraging DC column of the Travel Terrain table. If multiple
than one set of tracks to follow or Disadvantage if the trail passes through a busy area. On a failed check, the character loses the trail but can attempt to find it again by carefully searching the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bel hate each other. To keep Bel busy and out of her sight, Zariel tasks him with forging weapons, armor, and gruesome demon-slaying machines. To replenish her legions, Zariel needs the souls of mortals
itself on a success. Regional Effects The region containing Zariel’s lair is warped by her magic, which creates one or more of the following effects: Hellscape. The area within 9 miles of the lair is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
through a barred grate to the busy street above. As they trim its barbed branches, something shudders within. 5 Three sahuagin emerge from a wide pipe. “Polluters!” shouts one of them, addressing the
the pungent meres. Ancient and unknowing, Abadoom harbors some of Sigil’s darkest secrets. The Loop Even Undersigil has portals, and the worst of them dump their quarries into the Loop. This region is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
audience with Manistrad can find her here when she’s not working at the mine. She sometimes has need for adventurers to help keep the mining operation secure. Roll a d6 and consult the table below to
his time here in his duties as commander of the guard. He sometimes has need for adventurers, and at such times he posts jobs on a board hanging by the tower’s entrance. Roll a d6 and consult the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
magic items, spellbooks, gear, and the like. Additionally, you can consult with the faculty of your academy as the experts in various fields. Training. Because you’re associated with the academy, you
manages the relationship between you and the academy. Academy Contact d6 Contact 1 Harried Functionary. A disinterested secretary conveys written correspondence to you from an exceptionally busy or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the village’s history and nominally honors any spirits lingering at the battlefield. Market Across from Vogler’s busy wharf spreads the village market. Amid this collection of stalls, vendors sell
the region and sought anonymity in Vogler. They’ve been in the village for over a year, throwing their wealth around and treating the people of Vogler as backward yokels. Wharf Local fishers crowd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
during the day or night (equal chance of each); roll a d20 again and consult the appropriate table. The Azure Sea table includes entries for several of the most notorious pirate vessels that are
active in the region. These pirate ships are detailed following the table. Coast Random Encounters d20 Result 1–3 2d6 blood hawks 4 2d6 stirges 5 1d6 giant crabs 6–7 1d3 perytons 8–10 1d3 giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
departs the world. What is gone from the world — or the region of the world you’ve chosen — that once existed there? If the answer isn’t immediately evident, consult the Extinction or Depletion table for
begins a new era in the selected region. How does this person or this era begin to affect the world? Here are several things to consider when determining the leader’s impact on the world: Name one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
such as wheels and axles, and the third houses a dozen finished wagons for sale. The foremost wagonmaker in this region, Thelorn’s is now run by two grandsons of the founder. It is a busy, always
Journeys Three huge sheds stand here in a triangle, surrounded by sturdy wooden wagons at all stages of assembly. The first is a workshop full of busy woodworkers, the second is a storage area for parts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
—a ghoul—lurks in the aft part of the hold. Much more cunning than the zombies, the ghoul waits to attack until the characters are busy with the zombie. It hopes to paralyze a character with its Claw
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->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
past century. Darkhold Vale I was curious about my source’s tale, and so when I had cause to be in the region, I made my way toward Darkhold. An enormous mountain peak called the Gray Watcher of the
awed tones. Whatever the truth of this savior of the Zhentarim, he is apparently too busy to entertain curious visitors. While at Darkhold, I heard the name of another leader of some importance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
hide behind them. If they keep watch, the characters can take a short or long rest here without being disturbed. If the characters use Zikran’s Zephyrean Tome to consult with Gazre-Azam, the djinni
learning and harnessing this new magic, the giants became a force for good in the region for many years, until their patron was overthrown in a coup. Enemies of the deposed Wind Duke wiped out the giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
contents of the chest, consult chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Roll four times on Magic Item Table A, two times on Table B, two times on Table C, once on Table D, and once on Table E. Any result
to the west is a natural firepit, where flaming gases are used to roast whole creatures. The place is typically occupied by busy workers: a fire giant matron, two fire giant servants (use the hill