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Keys from the Golden Vault
The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to
powder if the book rests on it long enough.
A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the character to miss the adventure, perhaps by having him or her linger in town or continue a downtime activity. Leave a way for the character to rejoin the party when the player returns. Have the
character fade into the background. This solution requires everyone to step out of the game world a bit and suspend disbelief, but might be the easiest solution. You act as if the character’s not there
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
almost never show them to anyone else.
Topaz Dragon Lairs
Topaz dragons are happiest by the sea. They spend most of their time basking in the sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
background. This requires everyone to step out of the game world a bit and suspend disbelief, but it might be the easiest solution. Act as if the character were absent, but don’t try to come up with any
in-game explanation. Monsters don’t attack the character, who returns the favor. On returning, the player resumes playing as if the absence never happened. Narrative Contrivance. Decide the character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
followers your character might gather — and, more importantly, how much pain and suffering you could put those followers through before they abandoned you. The world of Acquisitions Incorporated returns
path. In an Acq Inc campaign, every NPC is a potential customer. Every bit of treasure found is an investment in the franchise and its future. Every other would-be hero is the competition, and every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the lockbox. A character using thieves’ tools can try to pick the lock, which requires 1 minute and a successful DC 14 Dexterity check. The “Treasure” section below details the box’s contents. Awakened
Bonus. If destroyed or exorcised, the painting returns to normal, the spirit no longer speaks through it, and no further ghouls emerge. Treasure. Those who open the lockbox hidden behind the portrait
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
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Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
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and settle there in large numbers.
If the dragon dies, the population of giant lizard;giant lizards near the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
4
Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
5
Inquisitiveness
; are attracted to the area within 6 miles of the lair and settle there in large numbers.
If the dragon dies, the population of giant lizard;giant lizards near the lair returns to normal levels
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect sunbathing beaches where they can
giant squid in the region returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The existing abundance of crystals and topazes remains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
youthful features similar to those of other elves, although their skin remains deathly pale. Immortal Servants. The shadar-kai know that when they die, the Raven Queen captures their souls and returns
might also bring a bit of the sediment as a gift to the Raven Queen. What she would give in return is never known ahead of time, but her boons come in many wondrous forms: the restoration of a lost soul, the rediscovery of a missing memory, or a glimpse into the forgotten knowledge of the ancients.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
aura of enchantment surrounding the clay urn. The first creature to touch the urn or disturb its contents must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by an Otto’s irresistible dance spell
head that bobs toward you. A croaking voice sounds out in your mind: “Nangnang will help you now.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Nangnang’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the egg and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
head and returns to the work of preparing his dinner in area K65. If the characters take his key, he screams, “The master will not be pleased!” and begins to moan and slap his head, obviously upset. A
successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) check is enough to make him divulge the key’s purpose, the location of the iron chest, and the chest’s contents. When he isn’t being threatened, Cyrus giggles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
each 24 hours the characters spend outside the dungeon, the alert level decreases by 1. During this time, the Doomvault returns to a state more stable than when the characters left. Monsters might be
recaptured or replaced, and new challenges could be set up to foil incursions. Alter the dungeon’s contents as you see fit to account for the returning party’s previous actions and the reactions of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, Javor reminds the characters of promises they made (see the “Treasure” section). In exchange, the Uthgardt don’t bother the surviving Nettlebees. If Javor is slain before Wiggan or Bertram are, he returns
treasure to the barrow, Javor disappears, leaving only his bones behind. The chest is locked, but Wiggan has the key. Prominently on top of the chest’s contents is Javor’s ornate helmet made of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Intelligence (Investigation) check identifies large bite marks in the wood. Once this evidence is found, a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check confirms that a Huge reptile smashed and bit into the
ascertain that the orange glow around the crate is a bad sign, for it suggests the crate’s contents might have been damaged in a dangerous way. The crate explodes if it is moved or jostled. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of how the elves could attain superiority if only they could relinquish a bit of their individual freedom. Together, united in purpose, the gods could be the vanguard of this effort. Wasn’t losing
Arvandor. Instead, when an elven soul returns to Arvandor, it is adopted by the other gods of the Seldarine and given respite from the world for a time, during which it is left alone to contemplate its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
floor. Determine its contents by rolling three times on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction. Moog is here unless she has been lured elsewhere. If the characters wait her out, Moog gets
let her go, she returns to the tower 3d10 hours later with a squealing boar tucked under one arm. Moog has had some bad experiences with small folk in the past. Her inclination is to attack if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
for their help, returns any magic items they sacrificed to reach this level (see area 35 on level 22), and allows them to leave his tower by way of the standing gate in area 36 (which he activates for
current goal, the Mad Mage expresses his displeasure and attacks them. Five minutes after Halaster dies, the demiplane containing his tower collapses, scattering its contents across the Astral Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
correspond to the numbers of the date carved on the top, in order. When the 9 glyph is depressed, a grating sound issues forth and the top slab slides back a bit. The tomb lid can then be opened the rest
vampire spawn with special qualities (see below). If the characters examine the contents of the tomb, see “Treasure” for details. Any of the items can be lifted off or out if the characters so desire. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
forms the perimeter of a large hole, while east of the building is a larger wooden structure covered with creeping vines.
As you come a bit closer, the sound of voices suddenly emerges from the shack
disrepair. The only contents of note are a ramshackle bed, a scratched-up table, a warped wooden shelf with several containers on it, and a fireplace with wooden spoons and ladles hanging from hooks above
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Black Network, he reveals his allegiance to the faction but advises the characters to leave Svardborg before the Krigvind returns. Nilraun isn’t looking out for anyone’s interests but his own; he wants
the Ring of Winter for himself and doesn’t trust other Zhents to help him get it. Unless you decide otherwise, the Krigvind returns after the characters obtain the conch but before they have time to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
hair, and shiny baubles are also visible in the harpy’s nest. Harpy’s Return. When the characters arrive at the shipwreck, the harpy is out looking for another ship to lure onto the rocks. It returns
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->Tomb of Annihilation
the contents of the sarcophagus are revealed (see “Treasure” below). At the same time, the character who retrieved the key from the maze receives a supernatural gift from a mysterious benefactor (see
(see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the robe and waits for another character to touch it. Acererak’s Gift The character who retrieves the crystal key used to open Unkh’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ceremony.
4:30 PM Celebration in the dining hall. Gorat gives his toast. Thoman returns from checking on the vault, informing Amara of its status just as the toast ends. Gwendolyn asks Thoman to go
door, with one typically held by the enclave and a second by the owner of the vault’s contents. When both keys have been turned in multiple locks, the door opens. While the wedding is in progress, Gorat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction. If the characters seize all this treasure, don’t bother rolling to determine the exact contents of each sack
and others around him with his recklessness. He’s also quite clumsy and a bit awkward socially. He means well, however. When he uses his Change Shape ability, he prefers to assume the form of a ruddy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
of the room in which the painting hangs. Characters inside the extradimensional space are visible as part of the painting itself as they interact with the extradimensional space’s contents. In
(although Quill’s prison is a bit different, as described below). A creature that climbs through the window emerges from the painting without damaging it. If one of the paintings is damaged, the window in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
filled with gold coins that lies in the muck at the bottom of Lac Dinneshere. If the deal is struck and the characters release her as promised, Maud returns to the lake to make good on her end of the
on the icy shore, its lock broken off. See “Treasure” below for information on the chest’s contents. Treasure. The piping-hot stew created by the cauldron of plenty is too bland for Maud’s tastes, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, but then returns to her quarters (area T2). Alessia keeps the key to her quarters and the key to the portal door on a leather thong around her neck. T2. Alessia’s Quarters The door to this room is
reopened, the previous contents are gone and the cabinet’s shelves are filled with foodstuffs—fresh bread, dried meat, flasks of clear water, fruit, sweet cakes, and more. Once used, this property of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
drawers, four small coffers of copper on the table, and two bronze caskets. Each bronze casket has a poisonous snake inside, which must be dealt with before the contents can be accessed (see “Treasure
iron trunks, six smaller chests, and five even smaller coffers. As the characters investigate and attempt to open them, they discover features and contents as follows. Opening a locked one requires a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
message gives clues as to the casks’ contents. Each cask contains 20 pints of liquor. In order from left to right, the casks are marked with the following symbols: Green Star. The liquor in this cask is
just as quickly and plummeting again. This rapid, piston-like movement lasts for 1 minute, after which the ceiling returns to its original height and locks in place until the trap is triggered again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Barracks The Cragmaw goblins make use of every bit of available space in the castle. The southwest tower of the castle is little more than a heap of rubble. Several ragged bedrolls are scattered
Grol. At the start of combat, one hobgoblin runs to warn the king in area 14, then returns 2 rounds later to rejoin the fray. This area was once a parlor for the castle’s human occupants, though its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
does not pursue any targets beyond area 11 and returns to its original position once intruders have been dealt with. 13. False Treasure Room The door leading to this room is trapped with a vial of
successful DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check also finds the door. False Treasure. The shining contents of the treasure chests and urns are deceptive. They consist of nothing more than gold-painted wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, but if the characters disturb their performance, the poltergeists attack and the skeletons join in. If a character dies in this room and later returns, the poltergeists substitute the dolls for a
drawers sized for Medium creatures, line the walls of this frigid chamber. The Heralds of Dust store members of their Undead workforce here. The drawers and their contents are as follows: Drawer 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and long life. Four of them have the following contents: rotted documents, a suit of adamantine splint mail, slippers of spider climbing, and ancient coins worth 5,000 gp. The fifth cabinet radiates
ground, and the air is filled with the scent of plum blossoms. For a moment, the garden is magically restored to its ancient splendor, but after 1 minute this vibrancy vanishes and the area returns to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
toppled on the floor.
This playroom and its contents belong to Bubba Wugga, a sapient doll created by Uncle Nibblecheek. Bubba Wugga (see area C9) usually sleeps in the cradle, which is big enough to
wall is a candy contraption that magically stretches its contents into saltwater taffy. Any creature that starts its turn in the space occupied by the taffy puller’s arms must succeed on a DC 15






