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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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
41. Watchful Pillars Two stone pillars, each carved with dozens of lidless eyes facing in all directions, flank a double door. The doors swing inward, revealing a 10-foot-wide landing at the top of a staircase that descends hundreds of feet to level 15, area 1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
set of tiles in the floor, and carved into a nearby stone altar is the following inscription:
Brave warriors met their demise foretold.
Their secret kept shall yet unfold.
If crowns placed
correctly on the shrine,
Celestial beds for four of nine.
Solving this puzzle causes a secret compartment in the altar to open, revealing treasure hidden within. The compartment can’t be opened in any other way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Carved into each gravestone is the name of a long-dead priest or nun. Some of the names include Brother Martek, Brother Valen, Sister Constance, and Sister Lenora. Sun’s Grave The gravestone marked X
is carved with roses and bears a 3-inch-diameter sun-shaped indentation on its east side. Engraved beneath the indentation is the name Petrovna. If Tasha Petrovna’s holy symbol (see chapter 4, area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
handsome, well-dressed man with a wry smile and a thick mane of thistledown hair. Opposite the fireplace is a large bed with a rotting mattress and wooden posts carved to resemble dragons. Across
from the double doors stands a tall wardrobe, its doors hanging open, revealing a dark and empty cavity. The only other piece of furniture is an overstuffed leather chair that faces the hearth. The portrait depicts the silver dragon Argynvost in its guise as the human noble Lord Argynvost.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. False Mirror Gate Mirror. Mounted to the north wall above a rectangular dais is a 6-foot-tall oval mirror set in a stone frame carved to look like Halaster’s yawning face, the mirror forming his
wide-open mouth.
Dais. Etched on the floor of the dais are the words “Flattery will get you everywhere.”
Statues. Flanking the dais are two petrified hook horrors that look like carved statues
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->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
people of the jungle. But by the light of the moon, many grow fur, claws, and fangs, revealing their true nature as watchful and dangerous lycanthropes. By the time Chakuna was a teenager, von
the Mists. Chakuna swore to save her people. She entered the tournament freely, determined to turn the tables on von Kharkov or die. She vowed to sacrifice whatever it took to defeat the Darklord—but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
flank a stone double door engraved with a giant letter H.
If their handles are tugged, the double doors fly open, revealing a stone wall with a giant elder rune carved into it (see “Elder Runes”). Draw
ledge 120 feet away. (For more information on the bridge, see area 16. The far ledge is described in area 17.)
Double Door. At the south end of the room, two pillars carved with scores of eyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
harpsichord made entirely of bones, with human, dwarf, ogre, and halfling finger bones for keys. somber music emanates from it.
Carving. Carved into the north wall is a single measure of musical notes
away, revealing the treasure (see “Treasure” below). On a failed check, the performer must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. If the saving throw fails, the performer takes 22 (4d10) necrotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
contains a four-poster bed, its headboard carved in the likeness of a giant raven. A soft black rug covers the floor between the bed and the door. In the corners of the south wall stand two slender
wardrobes with a tapestry of a church hanging on the wall between them. Beneath the tapestry sits a handsomely carved rocking cradle. To the north, under a window, is a plain desk and chair. Other furnishings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
forces were routed due to Camlash’s defeat, the four driders are gone but the citadel spider remains to stubbornly bash at the bunker. It attacks anyone who comes near. The dented metal door doesn’t
F3). F2: Lower Entrance A cracked stone portico extends from a solid stone door set into the cliffside a few feet above the beach. Broken pillars around the portico are carved with demonic forms
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->Dragon of Icespire Peak
-wide passageway flanked by forty-foot-high bulwarks of smooth, seamless stone. An iron portcullis covered with rust blocks the entrance. Arrow slits carved into the bulwarks are dark, revealing no hint
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->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->Tomb of Annihilation
72. Trial of the Triangle The door to this area has a triangle carved into it. When the characters open the door, read: A five-foot-wide, floor-to-ceiling glass cylinder near the back wall of this
, revealing a triangular keyhole behind it. The cylinder is 5 feet in diameter, shaped of glass 2 inches thick. The triangular hole in the glass is 1 inch wide. The cylinder is normally impervious to damage and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons also see amassing such wonderful hoards as a way to attract new friends to the remote locations they inhabit. Crystal Dragon Art Objects d12 Object
1 An armillary sphere revealing the
Glantri
3 A dazzling array of crystals carved to refract any light passing through them into star-like patterns
4 An oversized monocle custom-made for the crystal dragon, who thinks it looks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
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
apparitions intone ancient words in Giant, causing Reggaryarva to fade away as his throne rises 30 feet into the air, revealing a hidden staircase that descends to area J2. If she is present, Yselm Bloodfang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
horde soon begins overwhelming defenses nearby. Once the characters defeat a few zombies, roll 1d6 and consult the Zombie Siege Encounters table. The event rolled unfolds within sight of one of the
.
4 A panicked Talon mage recklessly casts destructive spells, catching zombies and soldiers in the effects.
5 A group of commoners attempts to flee the city, revealing a hidden gap in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
76. Trial of the Octagon Carved into the door of this room is an octagon. When the characters open the door, read: The ceiling of this plaster-walled room is fifteen feet high. A leather-backed tome
of the secret compartment open, revealing a brass lever inside. If the lever is pulled, the octagon seal on the skeleton gate in area 71 rolls aside, revealing an octagonal keyhole behind it. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
.”
Becklin smiles at the memory as she opens the box, revealing a round green shield.
The box contains Ispin’s signature shield, a +1 shield carved with a scarred broadleaf tree and painted a mossy green
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
73. Trial of the Square The door to this area has a square carved into it. When the characters open the door, read: This room is filled with flying sheets of parchment, with writing on the pages
lever on the north wall is carved from bone but is insubstantial, such that a character’s hand passes right through it. The lever appears solid to a creature on the Ethereal Plane, and an ethereal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Skeleton Gate When the characters get close enough to make out the details of the green door, read: This twelve-foot-high, ten-foot-wide door is made of green stone, its surface carved with grinning
be pulled open like a normal (albeit heavy) door, revealing a wide staircase that descends 20 feet to area 77. The door and its seals are impervious to damage and spells, and cannot be opened in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
75. Trial of the Hexagon Carved into the door of this room is a hexagon. When the characters open the door, read: A large, cracked, six-sided mirror is mounted above a stone shelf protruding from the
unseen servant, lasso the lever with a rope, or undertake any suitably clever solution. True Lever. If the north lever is pulled, the hexagon seal on the skeleton gate in area 71 rolls aside, revealing
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->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
the characters with the above information. They are certain Yorg will defeat the characters if they give chase. Save the Gnomes. After learning about alley B’s location, the characters can reach it
—named Jolm, Brea, Derk, and Terra—start combat as soon as they see the characters. These corrupt guard officers are also Swampclaws helping Yorg. Once one officer dies, the others surrender, revealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
stone around it can be chipped away over several hours of tedious labor until the edge of the slab no longer holds in place. A knock spell can also defeat the locking mechanism. Treasure. The silver
will be able to open the small panel, revealing a hollow inside which is a wall of lighted, colored beads. Touching any of the beads will cause the panel to close. A few seconds thereafter, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Monastery and, to a lesser extent, Miraj Vizann, the “mud sorcerer” in the Temple of the Black Earth. Journals, letters, and transaction records in Wiggan’s study link him to the earth cult, revealing
sword is worth 100 gp. In addition, Javor has four animal figurines the size of a human fist — a bear carved of lapis lazuli, a tiger carved of red obsidian, and an elk carved of banded agate (each worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
treasure chests sit on stone daises. The chest on the left is carved of black onyx, the middle chest is made of rusty iron, and the chest on the right is cast of silver and glistening with frost
Wongo’s sarcophagus. Sarcophagus The sarcophagus lid is carved with a stylized image of Wongo in his su-monster form (see appendix D) and has been melded to the rest of the sarcophagus with powerful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
hollow thud emanates from the statue if the cards are arranged incorrectly in its hands. Once the cards are placed in the correct arrangement, the statue slides aside, revealing a secret door. Joanna
the characters to defeat monsters or overcome a test of skill. Starting with a Full Hand. To make this puzzle easier and quicker, place all five cards on the table in front of the statue so the characters can begin interpreting the clues right away.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
gods, whether by mediating, forcing a truce, or siding with the weaker group to defeat the stronger one.
A Kruphix Campaign A campaign structured around champions of Kruphix can embrace moral
, revealing a secret that could kill someone but avert a larger conflict, or standing in judgment over whether knowledge is safe or unsafe. At the beginning of the campaign, the characters might be united by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
14. Moa’s Tomb Skulls crusted with dried mud glower from niches cut into the walls of this tomb. A stone sarcophagus stands at the center of the chamber, its lid adorned with a coiled serpent carved
without revealing her true predicament. Lying to her requires a successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception) check. If the characters reveal that she’s nothing more than a disembodied skull, if they fail three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
24. Shrine of Umberlee Rising up from the floor of this damp, dark cave is a grotesque, ten-foot-tall statue of a sea monster with glistening eyes and tentacles. A raised stone basin, its base carved
from its head. It opens its mouth, revealing sharp teeth.
The giant slug used to be the cleric of Umberlee for whom the Typhoon Palace was built. The sea goddess transformed the cleric as a punishment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
turned so that the weapon’s backside faces forward, the pedestal rises another 3 feet, revealing an open cavity that contains a magic circlet identical to the one worn by the statue — but fashioned from
stands atop a 3-foot-high circular stone dais in front of the hearth.
Hammer. Hanging above the anvil from thick iron chains is a 7,000-pound stone hammer, 10 feet long and 8 feet wide. Carved into