being builds diffusing connects run

K16. North Chapel Access

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

K16. North Chapel Access This arched room connects a vast chamber to the east and a staircase that rises to the west. Alcoves in the north and south walls hold eight-foot-tall sculptures of helmed

knights with muscular builds. Black shadows fall across their faces. The statues are harmless. The vast chamber to the east is the chapel (area K15). The staircase to the west is described in area K29.

Umizu

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

-simmering tension. Daimyo Hogishi Takemi does his best to rein in crime, but the city’s lackluster bureaucracy is run by complacent samurai administrators and riddled with corruption. Crime syndicates

control the city’s underground trade and administer their own brand of justice. Meanwhile, the Southwest Whaling Concern, an influential merchant organization, builds a private navy and clashes with

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

My research builds on my parents’ work and takes it in interesting new directions. 2 If a serious problem confounds me, I can count on my mentor to provide clarity of thought. 3 A

fungus field. 5 I can’t fathom what could have made my childhood friend run off and join the Gruul. 6 I love comparing notes with my friend in the Izzet, though our fields of research are

Muhar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

order is maintained, leaving Rehkotep to run Muhar largely as she pleases. Those who displease Rehkotep or oppose her priest-guards are thrown into the Mouth of Oru, a pit that connects to the Labyrinth.

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

Introduction The Sea of Fallen Stars connects the eastern and western sides of Faerûn. Many nations that border shorelines along its vast expanse also maintain major navies and trade fleets. A

families. Locathah Rising is a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS adventure designed for 9th-level characters. You can run this adventure for as few as three or as many as six players. Depending on your play style

Improvising Answers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

...” It’s based on the idea that an actor takes whatever the other actors give and builds on that. A similar principle applies as you run sessions for your players. As often as possible, weave what the

Old City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

cleaner and less crowded than those near street level. A narrow wooden bridge connects the upper levels above the press and noise of the street. 2. Executioner’s Run The road through the Old City splits

flimsy new huts and longhouses of bamboo and thatch. The Old City is run by “beggar princes” in a mocking parallel to the merchant princes of the city proper. They have no official authority, but each

Kollema's Wisdom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

remember the chain of which you are a part. Wisdom is shared, learned, added to, and passed on. Links are added and lost, but the chain of tradition connects us all—those of us who were, who are, and who

for you even now.” The hall falls into silence as the voice of Kollema fades, followed by muttering and the jarringly jaunty notes of the band playing anew. Questions about Kollema’s pronouncement run

36. Office of Hebediah's Steward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

36. Office of Hebediah’s Steward This office apartment houses the steward assigned to the ettin’s left head (Hebediah). The room is meagerly furnished with a cot and a single chair, and connects to

charge in this area causes the steward to run back if they are elsewhere, or rush off to perform some task or deliver a muddled message to the ettin. In the course of doing so, they confuse matters such

Episodes and Serials

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

run, ask your players what they prefer. If your players have different preferences, you can intersperse episodic, stand-alone adventures among serialized adventures to break up the bigger story

will come next as the campaign builds toward a satisfying conclusion. Linking Adventures. In a serialized campaign, make connections between the end of one adventure and the start of the next to help it

Troglodyte Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things

valuables worth 200 gp more. The secret door that connects to area 6 needs a successful DC 15 ability check to detect, using Intelligence (Investigation), or open, using Dexterity. Area 5: Common Chamber

. This is where most of the troglodytes sleep. Ten troglodytes are here, but they are terrified and try to run away into area 6 as soon as they see the characters. Area 6: Noble Chamber. This is where the

Locations in the City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

connects Throne Hill to the southern slopes, site of several merchant princes’ villas. East of the harbor, the Hall of Gold gleams atop the city’s tallest hill, Mount Sibasa, which is connected by

interesting. That being said, if the players seem restless, use the random encounters in appendix B to spice things up a bit as they’re gathering supplies for their expedition. At any time, the party might run

Angels in the Outlands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

named Shariel whose flanged mace rings deeply when it connects with its target. The Righteous Hands are paragons of sportsmanship and honesty, rooting for each other and never disrespecting their

, and the next batter steps up to home plate. Home Run. A batter who rolls a 20 on the die hits a home run. The defending team doesn’t get a chance to catch the ball, and the batter and every other team

Ooze Grottos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

gray stone is filled with square vats made of the same material. At the center of the chamber, a great fountain spews black liquid that lands in a wide stone pool. Trenches cut into the floor run from

Temples of Nature (in the Temples of Extraction sector). White Gate. The passage to the south has a white gate that connects with the Immortal Caverns. Immortal Caverns Horrifying by-products of the Red

Blood Pens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

carries a key to each of the cages in a ring on her belt. White Gates. Area 22 is bordered by three white gates. One connects to the Swine Run, another to the Dark Gardens, and a third to the Temples

zone. White Gate. A white gate is located in the south branch of the corridor that leads east from this area toward the Swine Run. 18. Barracks Rough cots scattered across the floor contrast with the

Areas of Terminus

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

bring home to loved ones. The stair leads from the skycoach platform (area T1) to the roof of the tenement tower. T3. Tenement Tower Stairs This interior staircase connects the tenement tower roof to

–6 No current occupants 7–9 A family of 1d4 commoners 10 A shifter (see chapter 6) 11 A warforged soldier (see chapter 6) 12 A changeling (see chapter 6) T6. Skybridge This stone skybridge connects

Forests of Slaughter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

are difficult terrain. White Gates. The northern exit from this area has a white gate that connects with the Culling Pens. The opening to the east has a white gate that leads to the Forest of Death

save, the creature can’t regain hit points for 10 minutes. 53. Peryton Roost Broad ledges run along the walls of this long cavern, twenty feet above the floor. Creatures. The four adult perytons and

Market Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

seen for miles out at sea. Some city residents swear that the roof is sheathed in pure burnished gold, but it’s only paint. A wide stone bridge connects Mount Sibasa to the Grand Coliseum on Yklwazi

hygiene. Most would be repulsed by the thought of a day without a bath. Dozens of small bathhouses across the city operate like private clubs, but the public bathhouse is open to everyone and is run

Dragon's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

with a long table. Two benches run the length of the table, and a single chair sits at the table’s head. A short hallway connects to a small, tidy kitchen. The cloister residents share three daily

Climbing the Spire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

encounters as the characters climb. When you’re ready to conclude this section, run the “Scholar of Impossibilities” encounter. Memory from Elsewhere As the characters ascend the Spire, they witness

. The Whisker A long and narrow span of wiry metal forms a bridge across a hollow in the Spire. Other metallic protrusions jut from the vertical walls. This 200-foot-long, 5-foot-wide bridge connects

Into the Doomvault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

scours Thay while the lich lord ignores all concerns other than his quest to become a god. If his mad plans are left to run their course, none will be left alive here to worship him. “This is a

is a deadly threat. Syranna provides information on dread warriors and how Tarul Var uses them. Szass Tam controls entry to the Phylactery Vault. Syranna knows the vault connects to the greater

Ground Floor (C4-C9)

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

outside the parlor (area C8). Near the stairs is a partially open door through which the kitchen (area C7) can be seen. A short hallway connects to the dining room (area C6). C6. Dining Room This

harmless chill run through them. Treasure. Baron Brantifax had no heirs when he died, so he was buried with his gold signet ring (25 gp), which bears the silhouette of a stag. Using the Shadow

Barrow Mound

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

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

the hall. A collapse! As the elemental collapses the entry tunnel, Wiggan and Bertram run for the ranch. Javor senses his quarry on the move and rushes to the barrow’s exit. The elemental emerges

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

responds to specific orders from Red Wizards, it attacks anyone in the room who looks over the edge of the pool. White Gates. The corridor that connects this area with the Fiendish Arena has a white

(Persuasion) check to fight the naga if it is lured into this chamber. Chains. Magic infuses the chains, which are long enough to allow the dragon turtle free run of the chamber. When the dragon turtle

Platinum Room Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

tiefling says. “I’m Colcook, your concierge. If there’s anything I can do to make your stay more comfortable, please let me know.” The portal from Fortune’s Wheel connects to the hollow skull of a dead

to serve. If the characters run out of platinum chips, he offers them one in exchange for a valuable secret, such as details about the attacks on Rigus from chapter 10 or anything the Scholar in

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

party gains 1 level. This advancement occurs only once. If the characters are already level 3, they don’t gain a level for achieving this milestone. Region 1: Trail This dirt trail connects the Keep on

characters encounter. If this is your first time being the DM, run the encounters in the order presented. Trail Encounters 1d4 Encounter 1 Looted Wagon 2 Talkative Traveler 3 Game

Forge Level (X16-X26)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Forge Level (X16-X26) The lowest level of the fortress contains, among many other features, Xardorok’s forge, the iron mines, and a tunnel that connects to the Underdark. This level is also the

connects Xardorok’s fortress to vast caverns and subterranean lakes under the Spine of the World. Exploration of the Underdark is beyond the scope of this adventure. X17. Duergar Mines Rich veins of

Luskan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Sword Coast and the islands of the Trackless Sea. The main city stands on the southern side of the River Mirar. North of Reaver’s Run is the Reach, where most of the homes and smaller businesses are

located. South of the Run are the slums, the “bad” area of town. Near the slums is the Captain’s Close, where the residences of High Captains Taerl and Suljack stand, but the area is otherwise quite poor

Kobolds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

and thus desperate to prove themselves deserving of it. A dragonshield’s natural kobold cowardice is still present in its makeup, and thus it might still run away from a threat. But it also has the

, builds improvised weapons in the hope of gaining some new advantage in combat. An inventor captures bugs, scoops up exotic dungeon slimes, and claims the best stolen goods as ingredients in its

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

junction of the corridors that lead to the Temple of Chaos and to the Vermin Halls. Another gate lies in the passage to the east that connects with the Swine Run. 9. Dead End A set of double doors is

goes looking for a key on her own. Either way, before she leaves, she can help the party for a time if they (and you) wish. White Gates. The corridor to the east contains a white gate that connects with

Temple Crypts

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

of this vault, allowing access from area S2. Eleven sealed crypts line its walls. One crypt has been broken open, and a branch of the fissure connects it to area S2. The broken crypt bears a plaque

shares how the altar in area S4 functions. If refused or attacked, Alstare flees, then harasses the characters with hit-and-run tactics, seeking to make them his vampire spawn. This tomb is Alstare’s

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

comes from a shadowed corner above the door at the top of the stairs. This outdoor stairway connects area B1 on the first floor with area B13 on the second floor, but the steps are in bad shape. A

. Secret Passage Bavlorna has forgotten about this secret passage, which connects areas B7 and B10. A moldy scent hangs in the air in this dark, L-shaped hallway. The secret door leading to area B7 is

The Winding Way

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

through the door to the east. They use hit-and-run tactics to harass the characters and try to lure them into triggering the traps in the Winding Way. 12. Hallway Guardroom The hallway widens out into

poisonous gas hidden above the door. A thin wire connects it to the latch of the door. A character who has a passive Perception score of 16 or higher notices the wire. A character who is searching

Cobblehook Cove Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

this cavern. The odor of swamp rot permeates the air. The lake is an enormous, 50-foot-deep acid pool (see “Cobblehook Cove Features”) with an underground tunnel that connects to the pool in area B2

. “Now, are you going to run screaming from my lair, or should we have some fun before I kill you?” Captain Sablewing is an Adult Black Dragon. Three Darkmantles hang like stalactites from the cavern’s

Areas of the Earth Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

bridge that spans the chasm and connects to a similar ledge that runs along the opposite wall. The ledges and stone bridge are 100 feet above the chasm floor and 100 feet below the chasm roof. Area B15

own cheerless symbols, but they haven’t gotten around to it yet. Piping buried under the floor connects to the spring in the northern part of the Crushing Wave cult’s territory and feeds the pool. The

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