blended boulders diffusing contiguous read

The Sky Is Falling

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

The Sky Is Falling When the characters safely reach the ground, read the following text: Above the field west of Kalaman, the Bastion of Takhisis crumbles. As the flying citadel tilts precariously

, massive boulders fall to the earth, taking Dragon Army troops with them. Below, the Dragon Army scatters to avoid the rain of devastation, but the flying citadel’s ruins crush its forces in droves

Acheron Incursion

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

Acheron Incursion Reaching the gate to Acheron involves following a long tunnel to a massive mechanical lift. So long as the characters are with Major Kalar, the town guards don’t impede them. Read

following section) that wears a ring of mind shielding. The slaad has blended in with Rigus’s forces and learned much about the gate-town’s defenses. Kalar introduces the characters to both sergeants. While

T4. Antechamber

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

. An eight-foot-tall rectangular stone stands upright in the room’s center. The stone has an inscription on it that’s hard to read from a distance. At the foot of the standing stone, a small human is

points down the western hallway. In obvious exasperation and desperation, he attacks anyone who attempts to leave by the eastern door. Pinned under a pile of small boulders is an eleven-year-old boy

Primordial Nexus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

. Confronting Vox When the characters arrive in the nexus, read or paraphrase the following: This area splits into four antechambers, each holding a circular pool. The northeast pool glows silver

flame, transforming into an enormous elemental monster with lava dripping from a body of boulders! The woman is Ulsedra Vox, the Para-elemental Queen. When Initiative is rolled, Vox transforms into

Danger in the Hills

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

Danger in the Hills Jabari Weathers To get to the Rattle, the characters must cross the stretch of farmland called the Ribbon. Read or paraphrase the following to describe the journey into the

between as you approach the Rattle. After about four miles, the trees give way to rocky hills of a golden-brown hue. The entrance of an old copper mine is blocked with boulders and serves as a

Mbala

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

Mbala A 1,800-foot-high plateau with sheer cliffs rises above heaps of boulders as large as ships. A narrow path is cut into the cliff face and seems to climb all the way to the top. The plateau’s

the plateau. Through many switchbacks, it winds across the cliff face for 3 miles before reaching the top. The path width varies but averages 5 feet. Tumbled boulders and tangled roots block the path

Lair Locations

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

N1), except the tunnel slopes down to area N13. N5: Eastern Boulder Cave Several boulders are scattered about this small cave, and three of them raise their heads to look at you as you enter. Crooked

source with them or otherwise don’t mask their approach. When the characters enter the cave, read or paraphrase the following: Seven kobolds with leathery wings are making a statue out of clay in the

Geode Locations

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

. This area is perfect for random encounters. G8. Cavern of the Lost Crown As the party approaches this area for the first time, read the following text: Bloodcurdling screams come from the cave ahead

. The cries last only a few seconds, then stop suddenly. Once the party can see the cave, read the following: Humanoid bones litter the floor of this cavern. Some skeletons are partially intact

Talhundereth Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

descends deeper underground. Several landings on the staircase hold statues, and some bear doorways. The stairs end abruptly at a wall of tumbled boulders from some long-ago collapse. Two galeb duhr

, Fremine and Frowode, lurk near the collapse, disguised as boulders. They are guards for the medusa in area T3. If anyone approaches the door to area T3, one of them stands and commands the intruders

Greater Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

to the ceiling down to the floor. Tracks have worn smooth paths from ledge to ledge across the curving floor. The thunderous griding of stone echoes throughout the cave, as three boulders roll along

the tracks at dangerous speeds. Other large rocks, worn nearly spherical, sit motionless throughout the gallery. The rolling boulders are three galeb duhr, created and bound by Iggwilv to defend

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

areas in between. When the adventurers enter the warehouse, read: In the areas where the walls and ceiling didn’t collapse, this warehouse contains no crates, no boxes, no barrels, and no wares of any

character reaches the bottom of the sinkhole, read: The sinkhole fissure ends at a level floor of worked stone. Dust, debris, rocks, and pieces of wood that once made up the walls and ceiling of the warehouse

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

prone. Actions Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage. Animate Boulders (1/Day). The galeb duhr magically animates up to two boulders it

Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to

Upper Level Locations

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

boulders (see area M33 for details). M3: Dock Stone posts support this wooden dock from below (see area M32). Tied to the dock is a Rowboat, which the monks primarily use for fishing. The boat’s oars are

characters’ business at the monastery, Anish tells them he’d like to make a request of them. If the characters are interested, read or paraphrase the following: The aasimar tightens his grip on his cane as he

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

, scorching ray If the characters make a lot of noise or tip off their presence in some other way, Kaarghaz begins this encounter invisible (see below). Otherwise, read: Behind the lizard, a hulking

the characters investigate the tombs at greater length, read: Twenty-three sepulchers stand here. The lids are carved in the likenesses of grim dwarves in armor. Dwarvish runes on the front of each

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

south. The chasm floor is fifty feet below the bridge and consists of a jumbled mass of boulders. To the west, the chasm narrows and continues for some distance. Three gargoyles guard the area

chasm floor. Most are dwarves and orcs in badly rusted armor. B2. North Chasm This cavernous area is 100 feet high from floor to ceiling. If the characters enter from the east (via area B1), read the

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