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goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Goliaths wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great
individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
horseback is imprisoned and sentenced to death.
4 Help a cult summon a fiend to combat an impending greater evil.
5 Defeat a violent hag who’s protected by everyone in town and called
“grandmother.”
6 Escape an estate after the residents adopt the party and refuse to let them leave.
7 Learn why the characters bear uncanny resemblances to the founders of an underground village.
8 Slay a dragon and, in so doing, prove a character is the prophesied chosen one.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
A15. Dining Room In the middle of this room, a carved stone dining table (15 feet long by 5 feet wide) is flanked by a pair of equally long wooden benches. Above the table hang two iron chandeliers
to climb up or down the pit with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. The bottom of the pit contains moldy animal bones and other refuse discarded by the dwarves after their meals.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Sigil and the Outlands for details). Outlands Giants d4 Encounter 1 Several cyclopes refuse to let the characters pass through a region where they’re constructing a massive ring of beautifully
carved standing stones. 2 An ettin influenced by the Beastlands has one head with bovine features and one head with lupine features. It desperately needs help finding something both heads are willing to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
least 50 feet ahead of characters who do so. It attempts to lure creatures into area 7 and provoke a battle with the minotaurs. If the characters refuse to follow the will-o’-wisp, it turns invisible
a lute carved of pale wood. The instrument has been smashed beyond repair. A silver-inlaid Elvish inscription on its broken neck reads “Korynn.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
tries to subjugate the rest. In exchange for their lives, the survivors must agree to help the beholder find the Stone of Golorr. If they refuse, the beholder destroys another character and repeats the
demands that they accompany it to the Vault of Dragons and help it defeat the vault’s draconic guardian. Not fully trusting the characters to keep their part of the bargain, Xanathar brings along its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
permanent teleportation circle is carved into the floor, where it is obscured by the mist. Characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 10 or higher spot the circle, while dispersing the mist
a paper on Rezmir’s desk in area 3L or from Dralmorrer Borngray if he faces defeat with no escape. When the command word is spoken, everyone and everything inside the gate’s circumference is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
permanent teleportation circle is carved into the floor, where it is obscured by the mist. Characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 10 or higher spot the circle, while dispersing the mist
a paper on Rezmir’s desk in area 3L or from Dralmorrer Borngray if he faces defeat with no escape. When the command word is spoken, everyone and everything inside the gate’s circumference is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
breach in the west wall leads to a dark cave heaped with refuse. Murky water covers most of the floor. Stairs lead up to dry stone ledges that hug the walls. In the middle of the room, more stairs rise
to form an octagonal dais that also rises above the water. Rusty chains with shackles dangle from the ceiling directly above a stone altar mounted on the dais. The altar is carved with hideous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
carved with vines that twist through eleven actual humanoid skulls mounted to the frame. Carved into the bottom of the frame are the following words in Celestial: “The dead know the secret.” The
(“Axallian”), which Halaster changes every few days. The skulls are otherwise hostile and refuse to answer questions put to them. 6c. Giggles The earthen floor of this 20-foot-high cave is slightly concave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
, vine-draped gazebo flanked by palm trees. Cracked steps east of the gazebo rise to a landing in front of a set of doors carved to resemble a giant wave that parts in the middle.
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tortle shells. Amid the refuse is a ring made of lapis lazuli (25 gp). The ring has a magical quirk that causes its wearer to experience a recurring nightmare after sleeping for more than 1 hour with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. At first, she orders the characters to release her. If they refuse, she tries to bargain with them (see “Roleplaying the Dao” below). While trapped inside the bottle, Keshma can’t attack or cast spells
refuse her commands. At first, Keshma promises the characters riches in exchange for freedom — the sapphires coiled through her braided hair and the platinum armbands (see “Treasure” below). Such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Otherwise, the thrones are empty, and the characters have nothing else to interact with. The apparitions refuse to speak in the characters’ presence, and they can’t be harmed or turned. Barely lifting
stalkers to carry on the fight. Each creature summoned in this manner appears in an unoccupied space of Reggaryarva’s choice within the circle of thrones. If the characters defeat the frost giant skeleton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
excuse for tyranny. Those who abuse power must be stripped of it, and soldiers have a responsibility to refuse immoral orders.
5 I strive to treat foes honorably, but not at the expense of
lie outright, though I choose my words carefully. I will fight to the death rather than break my word or abandon a comrade. (Lawful)
4 Discipline. Disorganization breeds defeat. I demand self
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Glowing quartz pillars stand around the temple perimeter, carved to look like natural columns. The glowing pillars have the appearance of buttresses, but only the four stone pillars in the middle of
find out what lies beyond the basalt doors. When the characters arrive, she tries to forge a truce with them, promising them safe passage through the Lost Level if they defeat the golem and depart the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
a moment, perhaps I can make you a better offer?”
If the characters refuse to hear her deal, Vidorant attacks them. If they agree to listen to her deal, she continues speaking: “I could try to
exchange for the diadem, then escorts the characters outside, loudly bragging about their defeat and threatening violence if she ever sees them again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
sometimes carves out a domain within or under a major city, commanding networks of agents that operate on their master’s behalf. Alien Lairs. Because they refuse to share territory with others, most
beholders withdraw to frigid hills, abandoned ruins, and deep caverns to scheme. A beholder’s lair is carved out by its disintegration eye ray, emphasizing vertical passages connecting chambers stacked on top
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
hexbloods (see chapter 1). Evasive locals refuse to say why.
3 Villagers harvest wings and chrysalises from caged moths, which are powdered and used to make “shift spice”—a pervasive ingredient in
lovingly carved door or mural depicts a woman’s face made of moth wings, watching over an explicitly detailed scene of butchery or surgery.
8 Villagers sing and dance in a circle around someone undergoing a ritual to have their left eye removed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is stolen (see “Stolen Goods” below). Roleplaying Nezzarum. Nezzarum has been waiting here in the hope that adventurers would come and defeat Xia and her cult, knowing that he isn’t strong enough to
defeat them on his own. If combat breaks out in T12 and Nezzarum is aware of it (either because Xia comes and implores the statue of Orcus for aid or because he notices the battle unfolding from his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Beholder Statue Hanging from the 30-foot-high, domed ceiling by three iron chains is a 6-foot-diameter carved stone beholder. Netherskull carved the statue using its carefully manipulated
the level’s play-by-play announcer (see “Halaster’s Play-by-Play”), it becomes increasingly excited as the battle with the death tyrant unfolds. If they defeat Netherskull, the announcer screams, “How
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. The follower of a god serves as an agent of that god in the world. The agent seeks to further the ideals of that god and defeat its rivals. While some folk might refuse to honor the gods, none can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pillars carved to resemble spider legs support the balcony, which is enclosed by wrought iron railings shaped like webs.
Alcove. A deep alcove to the south contains a large pile of humanoid bones
.)
Mirror Gate to Level 12. The mirror’s stone frame is carved with twisting vines, woven into which are the actual skulls of eleven human adventurers killed in Undermountain. Carved into the bottom of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Jorlan’s offer to leave the gate unlocked, making it easy for the characters to slip away. Alternatively (or if they refuse Jorlan’s offer), the characters can use the distraction to engineer their own
wing and launches itself back into the fight overhead. If the adventurers take on the fallen vrock and defeat or escape from it, award them a quarter of its usual XP value, or 575 XP, given its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the zodar to 0 hit points. The zodar wins the battle if all the characters are at 0 hit points at the start of the zodar’s turn or if the characters who are still standing concede defeat. The
ring lovingly. If the characters refuse to return her ring or claim not to have it, she frowns and says, “No matter.” Whether or not Xedalli gets her ring back, she knows the characters’ mission poses a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
(area V3) and the refuse pit (area V4). V3. Firelit Cave This cavern is slightly sunken, as all tunnels leading to it slope down gradually. A bonfire in the middle of this cave keeps it lit and
leather boots. The verbeeg is fashioning a small knife he can use to carefully unstitch the boots and reuse the leather. V4. Refuse Pit This dead-end cavern has a crudely excavated, ten-foot-wide pit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
carved with images of snarling bears with long, sharp claws.
The shrine to the trickster god Obo’laka (represented by a zorbo) contains one of nine puzzle cubes needed to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods
from this side, though three knock spells will do the trick. 19C. Sun Pool A glorious sun is carved on the ceiling, directly above a pool of still water. The ceiling reflected in the pool doesn’t show a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
barrels lie around and underneath them. Refuse covers the dried mud floor, in the middle of which are two 20-foot-diameter circular holes topped with crisscrossing wooden beams held in place by mud cement
inward. Piled around the wagon are bones and other refuse from Guh’s recent meals, as well as the treasures she has amassed (see “Treasure”). Guh weighs more than 20,000 pounds. She can’t move, so she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
altar carved with the form of a giant, open-mouthed cobra, the comatose Varram has been beaten and bound. Dealing for the Dwarf If the characters have made any mention of their search for Varram
he’s received at the hands of the yuan-ti.) If the characters refuse her offer, the priestess attempts to use suggestion to sway whomever she perceives as the party’s leader. If that fails and combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ringing of the abbey bell (area S17). These mongrelfolk aren’t restrained, but they refuse to leave their rooms for fear of being killed by the golem or cast out of the abbey and forced to fend for
fighting if a character separates them. The statue is a little over 5 feet tall and carved from a single piece of wood. It depicts Saint Markovia. Close inspection reveals that it is covered with bite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
an altar carved with the form of a giant, open-mouthed cobra, the comatose Varram has been beaten and bound. Dealing for the Dwarf If the characters have made any mention of their search for Varram
treatment he’s received at the hands of the yuan-ti.) If the characters refuse her offer, the priestess attempts to use suggestion to sway whomever she perceives as the party’s leader. If that fails and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
one hundred feet in the air. Near the ground, the wide trunk has been hollowed out and carved to form doors, windows, and a spacious learning center. Surrounding the tree is a wooden platform that
Outskirts This open clearing features a notable pool of black, sludgy refuse in the southern corner.
If the characters approach the refuse, it reveals itself to be an aggressive black pudding. The black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Approaching the Outpost The duergar outpost, a recent addition to the foothills north of Kelvin’s Cairn, was carved out of a hillside. Although the duergar are based mainly in Xardorok’s mountain
and rejoins the fight.
These duergar won’t negotiate, and they refuse to surrender. If the characters capture and interrogate a duergar, a successful DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation) check can convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Overlake Hold Dunglorrin Torune, which translates as Overlake Hold, is a fortress and temple dedicated to Laduguer carved into the heart of a massive stalagmite on the shore of the Darklake. It is
they receive a chance to earn their freedom by serving the Stone Guard. After waiting a long while in a dungeon cell carved out of impressively thick stone, you are taken to a dark office and met by an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
2. Forest Between the forest and the underground river are narrow, pebbled beaches upon which Wyllow has planted carved wooden signs that bear the following warning in Common, Draconic, and Elvish
top of the gravestone is carved in the shape of a rose. A detect magic spell cast in the vicinity reveals a source of evocation magic buried in the earth (see “Treasure” below). The will-o’-wisp is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
experience points for the ghost only if they lay Ulrich’s spirit to rest, not if they defeat the ghost in combat. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is hidden in Berez
. Garden The garden behind the ruined mansion has run wild. Hidden behind tall weeds and thorny vines are nude sculptures of handsome men and beautiful women, as well as carved stone benches. Four giant