blocking bare diffusing contained remote

Dire Corby

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

predictable patterns of movement like migrating birds. They strip a region bare of the lichens, fungus, and vermin that comprise their diet before moving on to a fresh feeding ground. Underdark

monsters fall upon them. Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to

Oozing Royalty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. The characters must contend with Princess Ebonmire and Prince Livid (see the “Royal Oozes” sidebar). These dimly intelligent oozes defend their master to the death, blocking the characters from

juices. The varnish also protects against water damage. A svirfneblin archmage named Lesla Carrowil authored both spellbooks. The wizard spells contained in each book are listed below; feel free to swap

Dire Corby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

overwhelms their prey. Flocks of Doom. Dire corbies wander the Underdark in vast flocks, following predictable patterns of movement like migrating birds. They strip a region bare of the lichens, fungus

learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to avoid the effect of a flock’s song, these travelers attempt to mimic the strange hooting and chirping of a dire corby, with

Twinkle Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

aloud: This simple, spotless cabin has a bare desk and chair built into the floor at the center of the room. A twin bed at the back of the room is covered in plain white sheets. A character who

effect is contained in the room. The crystal has AC 13, 27 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. T6. Twinkle Main Hold The sailors rest in shifts using the floor and the four

Iroas's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

polis against a champion of Mogis. 3 Sail to a remote island to reclaim a lost weapon of great power. 4 Establish law and order in a place of anarchy and lawlessness. 5 Triumph in a

with her bare hands. As the games commenced, the rumors continued, and athletic victories seemed hollow so long as the so-called best was not there to compete. When Kelephne did arrive, she was

M22. Endelyn's Room

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

entrance are two alcoves, one containing a bare table, the other holding a wooden chest with tiny, clawed feet. Deeper in the room, you see a wicker basket surrounded by miniature toy birds. Scores of

items, these objects are contained in drawers at the base of the wardrobe. (Other treasures or items might be here as well, at your discretion.) Hanging on the back interior wall of the wardrobe is a

Putting the Planes Together

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, like a hole torn in the fabric of the cosmos. Other Visions As you build your own cosmology, consider the following alternatives. The Omniverse. This simple cosmology covers the bare minimum: a Material

, it overlays the Material Plane and can be reached through “thin places” where the worlds are particularly close: through caves, by sailing far across the sea, or in fairy rings in remote forests. It

E5. Church

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

). E5e. Office An old desk and chair stand against the south wall, a wooden holy symbol mounted above them—a sunburst. A ten-foot-long iron rod attached to the north wall stands bare, suggesting a

downfall (see area E5f). Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is in the undercroft, it’s contained in a moldy, old chest in the southwest corner of the room. The chest is unlocked and not trapped.

Temple Crypts

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

, they provide the facts detailed in those sections. S5: Vestry This bare room’s only adornment is a half dozen disintegrating robes hanging from pegs in the walls. A section of the wall has swung open

and blocking the exit. Alstare doesn’t immediately attack the characters but instead questions them. If it becomes clear they’re enemies of the Red Dragon Army, he offers a deal. In exchange for the

The Winding Way

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

a bare fifty-foot-square chamber. Three rotting figures stand close to the southern wall. They clutch large morningstars, which drag on the stone floor. Standing directly in the exit on the southern

wall, effectively blocking it, is a large crystal statue of a minotaur. One ogre zombie, two ghasts, and one minotaur living crystal statue (see appendix C) guard this area. Unless a character in

Encounters in the Villa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

nimblewright from opening the gates. G2. Yard The estate is well tended. In spring and summer, large trees provide shade. The trees begin shedding leaves in the fall. By winter, their branches are stripped bare

present, the mannequins and racks are bare. G5. Kitchen An unlocked wooden door leads from the yard to the mansion’s kitchen, which is stocked with cookware and utensils. A large fireplace is used for

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 4

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

trapdoor to the fifth tier (see area B40) and the ramp to the third tier (see area B27). B34: Master Thief’s Burial Room An elaborate jeweled coffin rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. A

all who dare desecrate my resting place.” This tomb once contained a treasure trove, which the surviving Cynidiceans plundered long ago. As an action, a character can try to pry open the lid of the

False Tomb

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

read: “Cloaked in the darkness of night, I went to my father’s tomb to witness the truth with my own eyes. My father’s riches were plundered, and the hull of his ship, once jewel-encrusted, was bare and

a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check can tell that the corridor once contained a sleeping gas trap, but the trap was sprung ages ago. P10: Grand Hallway This hallway slopes down at a slight

Torrents Locations

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

P14, and area P16). The globe has a flying speed of 10 feet, and a creature contained within gains the benefit of a water breathing spell for as long as it remains in the globe. Any time during the

weak and disobedient cultists inside the cage in a ritual meant to strengthen them. The cultists attack if the characters free them, using bare hands until they can seize weapons. They surrender if

Death House Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

black marble fireplace at one end and a sweeping red marble staircase at the other. The door to a cloakroom on the east wall is slightly ajar; the black cloaks inside are damp. The hall is bare of

open to reveal a cobweb-filled wooden staircase leading to the attic. D16: Attic Hall This bare hallway can be accessed by the staircase behind the secret doors in areas D11 and D15a. D17: Spare

The Fissure

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

might target such characters as easy marks in future adventures. Trap D. The area of trap D appears as normal stone, and its trigger is contained in the double door. It takes a successful DC 20

the center of the room, carved into the rough shape of what looks like a giant foot. Runes scribed into the north and south walls of the chamber create the outline image of a bare footprint

Cottage Locations

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

Bavlorna’s shoddy, home-stitched garments. The other one is bare except for an ugly, black pointed hat that is, in fact, a darkmantle. It attacks anyone other than Bavlorna who touches it. If it makes

faulty well is a 10-foot-high gelatinous cylinder (use the gelatinous cube stat block) that’s blocking the normal flow of water. The creature’s presence has also contaminated the water above it

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

location outdoors, thanks to illusion magic: You’re transported to a grassy field with a starry night sky above you. The grassy field and night sky are illusions concealing a bare, rectangular room

when the trap is sprung must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 10 (4d4) piercing damage and have the poisoned condition for 1 hour. Treasure. Contained within the box is a delicate gold

Headquarters Features

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

more interesting than an old vine-covered wizard’s tower in the woods? Is the headquarters remote or within a settlement — perhaps an old tavern or caravansary the characters can restore? It can be

shoot skyward like a missile. Or a franchise’s headquarters might be contained within a giant statue, which over time gains the power to move farther and faster. A castle or other stationary structure

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

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

carry keys to unlock it. N3h. Pantry This pantry contains shelves of foodstuffs, although half of the shelves are bare. Two barrels of wine stand against the east wall. The pantry has not been fully

subjects. N3l. Library Floor-to-ceiling shelves line every wall of this windowless room, and the number of books contained here is nothing short of astounding.A brass oil lamp sits atop a large desk in

Delphi Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

save for two small, bare tables standing against the west wall and an ornate rug in front of the window. Resting next to the rug is a wooden candlestick holding the melted stump of a red candle. A long

represent the casks in area D23, the crossed-out one representing the cask blocking a secret door.) A bubbling green potion contains a Far Realm surprise D20: Component Storage This walk-in closet contains

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

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

. These towers were once occupied by mages and contained laboratories, libraries, and living quarters. Now they lie in ruins. Map 2.10 gives you an idea of how the interior of each spire is laid out. Y3

barrier, which is immune to all damage and can’t be dispelled by dispel magic. The barrier also extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel. Any creature that touches the barrier for the

Illithinoch Locations

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

crystal, roll 1d20 on the Crystal Images table to determine the image contained within it. The three newer crystals are results 1, 2, and 3; if a character examines the newer crystals, use only those

have learned by now. Prisoners’ Location. The prison cells to the south recently contained almost a dozen surface dwellers. The fanatics took them into the Far Realm for some greater plan Ahooshathan

Roleplaying a Giant

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

are valued more highly than effort spent keeping a tunnel from collapsing on slaves. Frost Giants Frost giants dwell in the remote, frozen places of the world. Anything warmer than the flesh of a

their group. The might of a human who hunts polar bears bare-handed as frost giants do, or who wrestles a frost giant into submission, can’t be denied. Such a human could never become the chieftain of

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