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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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
main island body. If you pull the boat ashore on the island, it would be an easy walk up to the top of the cliffs, though there is no obvious bridge from the cliffs to the ruins. Alternatively, you
could tie the boat up at the bottom of the columns and try to climb directly up to the ruins.
As you consider these options, you hear a screeching roar and notice a winged, glittering blue shape
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
around exuberantly. This corridor ends in a set of elegant bronze double doors.
After 10 minutes, the water returns to its normal downward flow. The water enters the shaft from a hole just below the
floor of the corridor. Water of Athis. The water in this room is the water of Athis (see the “Pyramid Features” section). P66: Treasury of the Pharaohs A reed boat spans the length of the western wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
area G8, but it will devour more gnomes once its hunger returns unless it is dealt with. It can move around and adopt other disguises as needed, though its forms are limited to Medium objects such as
to see if they fight back. The gnomes aren’t adventurers, however, and they flee at the first sign of danger (real or imagined). The mimic completely devours and dissolves its victims, leaving no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, Darrett is reeling from Becklin’s defeat and returns with the characters to Vogler. You can run any encounters from the “Invasion of Vogler” section as the characters escape the village, or you can skip ahead to “The Final Boat” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Safe by Day Once the undead are dealt with, the coming of the dawn’s first light means that the characters can finally rest with no fear of another assault. Raserhill’s ferry returns about an hour
by the monstrous peryton, another boat from Uskarn will set out eventually to investigate the characters’ fate.) At some time during the day, when a character is awake and outside or near a window
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the bigger ships alongside each other would be risky), or to travel to or from a pier that is either too small or too crowded to accommodate a larger vessel.
A jolly boat can be lowered into the
gravity plane of a larger ship or object, where it bobs like a boat in water. A jolly boat is too small to support a spelljamming helm, so the crew must use oars to steer and propel it as it “floats” in
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
edge of the castle yard leads down to the boat basin and landing. Carved into the bluff is a 20-foot-long staircase. Random Encounters. Characters lingering in the castle yard are likely to encounter
blocks the castle’s water gate (area K11). It only takes one person to operate the capstan, but lowering the chain to allow a boat to pass requires a character to use three actions cranking. Treasure
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->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
antlers hang from the far wall. Five derro cluster around an open chest in the center of the room, examining its contents. Two slack-jawed zombies stand nearby, watching for intruders.
Three derro
hunters from Therno Lake—into zombies. A character who examines the room’s contents and succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes the vials of blood and pouches of bone as components
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- 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->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
swollen shut and requires a successful DC 10 Strength check to open. The chamber on the other side of the door resembles area 30, but it is empty. The orcs broke in and carried off most of its contents
formation—and then, suddenly, a fang-filled maw gapes open in the stalagmite and devours the fish in one bite.
The roper attacks when any character gets at least 20 feet into the cave, gaining surprise if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
boat and much of Easthaven’s harbor is trapped in ice, and Speaker Waylen has declared that ferry service must cease until the ice thaws—which, given Auril’s temperament, seems unlikely to happen
ship 5 feet above the frozen harbor and 5 feet away from the dock. If he escapes, Durth returns to his father’s fortress in the mountains (see chapter 3), abandoning his duergar companions. Development
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. A character proficient with water vehicles makes these checks with advantage. Boat Made of Boats. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Survival) check formulates a plan to use rope and rings of
system. The mechanism can be broken down in two hours, freeing up vessels for one hundred people. Battle Plans Early in the afternoon, Cudgel returns to Vogler. She shares the following information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
barrels of water, and a few crates of other supplies before he casts off and returns to Uskarn. If he has any concerns about not being met by folk from the hermitage, he makes no sign that he cares. Unless
the characters have made other arrangements, the ferry returns shortly after sunrise the next day. A character who makes a successful DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check notices humanoid tracks leading
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
: River Ledge A ten-foot-long wooden boat is tied to a ledge near the water. Intricate, flowing knotwork carving adorns the sides of the craft, which tapers to a point at both ends. Two oars lie inside
.
This ledge is visible from the lake (area L14) and the shores of areas L10 and L15. Treasure. The vessel is a Folding Boat created to traverse the lake and the rivers that branch from it. In
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->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
worth 600 gp and weighs 100 pounds), a Spell Scroll of Levitate, and a beaten copper bowl with lapis lazuli handles, which is worth 750 gp. L12: River Ledge A ten-foot-long wooden boat is tied to a ledge
from the shores of areas L9 and L14. Treasure. The vessel is a Folding Boat created to traverse the lake and the rivers that branch from it. In addition to its usual properties, the boat has an extra
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->Acquisitions Incorporated
empty its contents. Roll for initiative, but Szorrulax’s first act is to plane shift away. All is not lost, though. Once the characters defeat the remaining foes, they can investigate the cabin. In the
spilled contents of Bracus’s satchel, they find a book entitled Great Dwarven Halls, with a page turned down. It mentions the dwarves of Horn Enclave as being noted for their work of securing items of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
can help it. When confronted by one or more unfamiliar foes, he flees to Skalanthas’s lair (area M38). If all routes to the lair are cut off, Ronnom tries to bribe enemies with the contents of his top
midpoint of the staircase, a shallow niche in the south wall contains a wooden box that is actually a Folding Boat and a lit Hooded Lantern. Ronnom Daamos leaves these items here to help him reach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to deal 20 psychic damage to Lord Drylund. This damage is enough to kill Lord Drylund instantly. From dawn until dusk, the flat-bottomed wooden boat is moored at the city docks. Dockworkers come and
golden goose chips in her bag of holding. The bag is also where she keeps the money she receives in trade. At any given time, the bag holds 1d10 × 100 gp. When the ship returns to port, Pow Ming pays
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->Tomb of Annihilation
absence of effective leadership from Breakbone. Commander Breakbone has two immediate problems. If characters arrived by boat, he needs them to carry messages and seven sick soldiers downriver to Port
mattresses. 8. Latrines Anywhere but Chult, these latrines would be excellent. Here, daily rain floods the pits and flushes their contents through the camp. As if that’s not bad enough, the wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
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
and the ring of protection he is wearing; see “Treasure.”) If either the mask or the pendant is forced back upon him before the 2 rounds elapse, he returns to death. If not, he then sits for 2 more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, a beat-up fishing boat, a dilapidated store or farm, or any similar structure or site. The DM might direct the characters toward a single ideal location, or might provide a range of options for
that cool light up top, and the oversized storage cellar. Docks close by are perfect for a starter franchise that comes into possession of a boat, and are also a sign of the lighthouse’s importance to
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->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
on a successful one. The glyph vanishes after it triggers, and the flame doesn’t damage the contents of the room. Treasure. The desk drawer contains quills, ink, paper, a pouch holding 60 gp, and
room, including the walls, is painted cerulean. Its contents are sized for a small inhabitant; the desk is two feet tall, and the bed is four feet long.
This is Porro’s private chamber. Its cerulean
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
save. If any characters keep their composure, Gorguth becomes friendly and willing to chat. If every character fails the save, the chimera laughs and returns to the sky. What Gorguth Knows. Gorguth
with the splashes of playful otters. A small boat is tied to a stone jetty along the western shore.
A long, white stone building with a translucent roof and open archways rises from the center of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
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
. The room is kept dark to keep the beast calm, but King Grol doesn’t know what to do with it yet. If a character throws it fresh meat, the owlbear devours the food. Otherwise, it attacks the first