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Shauth Blade

Equipment

These strange, curved blades are jagged and deadly weapons made of alchemically strengthened teeth of dead urdefhans. They are typically named for the urdefhan whose teeth were forged into the weapon

and are often carried (and revered) by that urdefhan’s descendants. If you score a Critical Hit against a creature that isn’t a Construct or Undead while using this weapon, you deal an

15. Wind Tunnel

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

15. Wind Tunnel Carved birds soar across the walls of this corridor. Blocking the passage near its northern end is a large adamantine propeller with five sharp blades. With a successful DC 15

from the floor, the blades take a full minute to slow to a stop. While the propeller is spinning up or slowing down, a creature can leap through a gap between two blades with a successful DC 20

Example Complex Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Example Complex Traps The following complex traps can be used to challenge characters or to inspire your own creations. Path of Blades Complex trap (level 1–4, dangerous threat) Hidden within a

and initiative count 10. Active Elements. The Path of Blades includes a set of whirling blades along the first 80 feet of the trap, crushing pillars that slam down from the ceiling to the floor before

Blingdenstone Factions

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

clear the debris blocking the way into the domains of the Pudding King. The Goldwhisker Clan Chipgrin doesn’t know about the Pudding King’s deal with Juiblex, but he knows the Pudding King can command the

. Another option is to send a shipment of salt to Gracklstugh to trade for high-quality weapons. The characters could escort the caravan if they have already visited the City of Blades and have unfinished

Crew Territories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

easy access to the stockyards and incoming caravans. Unless there’s active conflict between two crews, most members are content to work with members of other crews, and see little point in staking out

captain) and 2d6 operatives (bandits) Table F: Lower City Threats d10 Threat 1 1d4 swarms of rats 2 1d4 invisible imps 3 Dead Three squad (4 fists of Bane, 3 night blades, and 2 necromites of

Example Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

creature that steps on the pressure plate triggers the trap. Effect. An iron portcullis drops from the ceiling, blocking an exit or a passageway. Countermeasures. A successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception

with leaves and dirt to look like solid ground. This type of trap is useful for blocking off the entrance to a monster lair, and usually has narrow ledges along its sides to allow for movement around

Gods of the Orcs

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

orc that has been chosen by Gruumsh must gouge out one of its eyes as a sign of devotion, sacrificing half of its mortal vision in return for divine power. These god-touched orcs are revered as living

chosen by Ilneval and are groomed to serve as blades of Ilneval. These individuals are battle captains that follow the orders of the tribe’s chief, leading a portion of the tribe’s warriors into the thick

Welcome to the City of Blades

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

Welcome to the City of Blades Entering the city is the first major hurdle the characters must surmount in Gracklstugh. Unless they heed Buppido’s advice to arrive by way of the Darklake (or come up

placed to be phosphorescent mushrooms. The lights are proper lamps flanking two massive stone gates blocking the tunnel. Before you get a chance to examine the intricate carvings on the gates

Drow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

parties to the surface to capture humanoids under cover of darkness, bringing them back to their cities to be tortured into submission. Beyond those occasional excursions, the drow are content to remain

plays an important part in their culture and politics. Drow mages concoct a viscid toxin that leaves enemies unconscious. Drow warriors coat their blades and crossbow bolts with this venom, looking

Camp Righteous

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

triggering scything blades that sweep out from concealed wall niches. Any creature in the 10-foot-square section of hall between the blades must make a DC 13 Dexterity throw, taking 18 (4d8) slashing damage

on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once identified, the trap can be jammed by hammering spikes or metal blades into the niches and succeeding on four separate DC 10

Giants

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

giants who wield two huge shields like plow blades. These shields bear spikes on their exterior and have hollow interiors into which the dreadnought pours hot coals at the first sign of danger. Armed with

ceases to be an individual and becomes an object. Paradoxically, that object is revered as a holy embodiment of Grolantor’s eternal, aching hunger. Unlike a typical thick, sluggish, half-asleep hill

Lesser Caverns Locations

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

predators that dwell within the lake itself. The lake slopes sharply from its shores to a depth of 100 feet. Four chuuls lurk near the lake bed, 90 feet below the surface. They’re content to creep along

gp and 700 sp. L17: Boulder Heap Small, rounded boulders are carefully stacked here, blocking the entrance to a wide tunnel. The boulders are obviously not a natural formation. Chossos (see area

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

slopes sharply from its shores to a depth of 100 feet. Four chuuls lurk near the lakebed, 90 feet below the surface. They’re content to creep along the lightless depths and prey on cave fish unless

a Periapt of Proof against Poison left over from an unlucky explorer the behir digested. L16: Boulder Heap Small, rounded boulders are carefully stacked here, blocking the entrance to a wide tunnel

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

else about the history of the fortress, except the name of the dragon that was once revered here, which is Ashardalon. What about the goblins/fruit/Belak? “The Outcast, he lives below. He grows the

Road together, preying on travelers. Now, the bandits content themselves with an occasional hunt in the wilds of the Underdark (see area 43), as well as preying on the kobolds. Development. The goblins

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