both before dance continues record

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

dance to any tune. — Volo To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

Elf Queen's Palace

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

nods in appreciation. She continues: “What I am about to tell you requires the utmost discretion,” the queen says. “My spies have uncovered evidence of several new cults based in the Temple of

Elemental Evil. The cultists are planning the widespread death of innocents across this region, and I won’t stand for it. “My spies infiltrated Nulb, a village near the temple, and stole a record book from

Hopeless

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

“Let me guess. You’re going to dance? Splendid. Be careful not to slip on the ashes. I’ve never cared for slapstick comedy.” –High Cardinal Thingol Noteworthy Sites Arranged in a dizzying spiral

showy outfit and song. In undeath, he continues to rebel, hoping to overthrow the High Cardinal and her entourage of eleven-eyed tyrants. On the first floor, Roric’s skeleton crew serves unappetizing

Mysterious Visitors

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

see a dozen men and women gathered around a crackling bonfire. The folk are in good spirits. A few of them sing and dance around the fire while others find happiness in their flasks and wineskins. Three

gather around the fire and hear his tale: Stanimir fills his mouth with wine, then spits into the fire. The flames turn from orange to green. As they dance and sway, a dark shape appears in the

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

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

adjacent cocktail lounge (area S46) and dance club (area S45). S37: Lounge Apart from its inhabitants, this lounge is identical to the those on the ship’s first level (see area S8). When the characters enter

contains nothing of value. S45: Dance Club The floor of this dimly lit dance club is checkered with a rainbow of glowing square tiles. Near the twenty-foot-high ceiling, a scintillating orb rotates slowly

Getting Players Invested

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

redeeming quality the characters can appreciate—ideally a villain who isn’t preoccupied with killing or harming the characters. As your campaign continues, introduce new people and locations, and bring

players share, and record them in your campaign journal, as these details might be useful inspiration for later adventures. Scott Murphy In the Dragonlance setting, Tanis and Tika call their local inn

Market Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

immortal merchants make up the bank’s board of directors, who ensure the institution’s reach continues to widen. They seek power through profit, conquering worlds without armies of their own by

them to act without thinking. Map 2.5 depicts the Great Gymnasium and its training grounds. CoupleOfKooks “Achieve understanding of self. Play music or dance. Paint or fight. Find your own way. And

The Fissure

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

above are spread across the floor. An underground passage is blocked to the south, but it continues into darkness to the north. Two pairs of human-sized boot prints, easily spotted in the dust, head

stalactites and stalagmites. It continues on to the northeast, but the uneven walls make it hard to see into that section — even as heap of bones and gear is plainly visible. Gorkoh hides behind one of the

The Glitterhame

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

forty feet or more overhead. The stairway continues to wind down along a ledge that follows the north wall of the chamber. A fast-moving stream about five feet wide runs across the floor of the

following details become apparent: The additional runes record the occupant’s date of death and the great deeds the dwarf performed in life. Also carved into these three coffins is a warning that doom awaits

Howling Caves Locations

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

, which continues on the other side ten feet away. Fog obscures the chasm’s depths. The chasm is 50 feet deep, and the lower 40 feet of it is heavily obscured by fog. At the bottom of the chasm are

dance wildly and has a fifty percent chance to extinguish them. The characters spot the green light (continual flame) from the brazier here before arriving. A powerful wind roars through this small cave

Colossus Locations

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

dance on its surface. A roper made of molten magma lurks in the middle of the lava pool, peeking up occasionally or rising to the sound of the gong. It has immunity to fire damage and vulnerability to

lava below, serpentine creatures glide and splash. To the south, the lava cascades into the pool before the current continues down a channel to the north. Four salamanders and eight fire snakes swim

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. The chasm continues beyond the west wall, and a narrow ledge hugs the south wall of the expanse. Six huge stone pillars still stand in this chamber, and the ceiling here is almost fifty feet high

Grimskalle Locations (G15-G23)

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

you determine whether the vault door in area G20 can be opened or not. It is strictly a tool for DM record-keeping and not meant to be shared with the players. Permission is granted to photocopy this

, Isarr might stumble upon tracks left by the characters but continues his search of the outer tents, then does the same thing with the inner ring of tents, saving the chieftain’s tent for last. By

Paliset Hall Locations

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

jewels. A 20-foot-high balcony (area P9) overlooks the ballroom floor. Guests. At any given time during the gala, 2d6 × 2 nobles dance here. You can add a named guest to the ballroom by rolling once on

ponders what the character said. If the check fails, Zorhanna continues her attack. Once three such checks succeed, Zorhanna concludes that the characters are not her enemies and calls for an end to

Fane Locations

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

below this level. The shaft continues upward into darkness. Three passages lead away from the shaft. A small brass gong and a striking hammer are near the ledge. The floating disk is made to move by

. Fresh rivulets of blood stain the altar and trickle down the steps of the ziggurat. On all sides of the cavern, guttering flames dance atop sluggish pools of oily water. Gusts of wind moan and howl from

Chromatic Dragons

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

she shares control of the faith of dragonkind. She also holds a special enmity for Asmodeus, who long ago stripped her of the rule of Avernus and who continues to curb the Dragon Queen’s power. Black

territory than it is about gaining power and wealth with as little effort as possible. A green dragon is recognized by its curved jawline and the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down its

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