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Storm King's Thunder
This orb of granite is about the size of an adult human’s fist. The stein (stone) rune appears on it in the form of crystalline veins that run across the surface. The orb has the following
properties, which work only while it’s on your person.
Indomitable Stand. As an action, you can channel the orb’s magic to hold your ground. For the next minute or until you move any distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wall behind the curtain are fifteen paintings, each one 5 feet long and 3 feet tall, arranged in three rows of five. Each painting depicts a graduating class of dour-faced Dweomercore wizards. Most of
in the middle row. Removing that painting from the wall triggers an elder rune hidden behind it (see “Elder Runes”). Determine the rune with a random draw from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Orb of the Stein Rune Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) This orb of granite is about the size of an adult human’s fist. The stein (stone) rune appears on it in the form of crystalline veins
that run across the surface. The orb has the following properties, which work only while it’s on your person. Indomitable Stand. As an action, you can channel the orb’s magic to hold your ground. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
bleed until the end of their next turn. Channel Divinity. If a character uses the Channel Divinity class feature, treat this manifestation as a haunted trap with a +4 Haunt Bonus. If the character’s
Channel Divinity disables the haunted trap, the scream that follows sounds distant and weak. The sound is harmless and thereafter the room is normal. If the haunted trap wouldn’t be disabled, treat this as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Horizon’s Edge Features Dyson Logos Map 4.10: Horizon’s Edge Map 4.10 depicts Horizon’s Edge, including the following features: Building Platforms. Massive plates made of meticulously fitted stones
form patches of solid ground upon which giant-sized structures are built. Rune Ring. A great ring of glowing Giant runes slowly rotates around the equator of the spherical demiplane. A creature who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a bas-relief depicting an armored dwarf with a greataxe fighting a hill giant atop a long, flat bridge.
The bas-relief depicts Torhild Flametongue, king of the ancient dwarven kingdom of Besilmer
the king’s fate (he was struck from the bridge and fell to his death). If a creature uses a finger or a staff to trace Halaster’s rune on the surface of either of the standing stones, a gate forms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stained with pools of dry blood.
Altar. An 8-foot-high, rune-etched stone altar is situated in an alcove. It’s topped with a life-size statue of a dagger-wielding githyanki warrior slaying a mind flayer
, the githyanki champion who led her people to freedom, and the sacrifices she made to ensure the future of her people. The statue atop the altar depicts Gith slaying an illithid oppressor to win her own freedom.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
taken from its niche, it loses its magic forever. Statues The big statue in the middle of the temple depicts Annam the All-Father. The statue’s face is a mask of bare rock, bereft of facial features
weight of each weapon and the archway rune associated with each weapon (see “Archway and Runes”). Each statue has AC 20, a damage threshold of 10, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The statue of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, facing one another. Each statue depicts a faceless robed woman holding a silver thread taut between her outstretched hands.
Shadow Curtain. A thin, translucent curtain of shadow stretches between the
threads can be cut only by a magic sword. Cutting a thread causes it to disappear but also causes an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”) to momentarily appear between the statue’s hands. This elder rune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hand. Engraved on each side of the loose coin is Halaster’s rune. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the coin, and an identify spell or similar magic reveals its magical
property. When an elder rune triggers within 60 feet of the creature that possesses the coin, the creature can use its reaction and the coin to change the elder rune’s bane effect into a boon effect, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
behind the fresco that depicts Halaster stretching and yawning is a secret door.
Targeting an animated fresco with a dispel magic spell has no effect other than to cause Halaster’s image to silently
mock the spell’s caster. The images become motionless while in the area of an antimagic field. Arch Gate to Level 22 The sigil inscribed above the arch is Halaster’s personal rune. Both it and the face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
an illusory exercise conducted in one of the academy’s simulation chambers—large circular spaces whose rune-scribed walls channel potent magical power, and which contain training versions of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
multicolored light and points a stony finger at the eastern arch.
The glowing statue depicts Halaster Blackcloak. It is a magic trap that casts a prismatic spray spell every time a creature emerges
must be 13th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
alongside their elf kin. The fresco on the south wall depicts one of these ancient cities. Treasure. The cabinet contains a 10-pound box of silver flatware (250 gp) and a silver snuffbox (25 gp). 14b
”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 41 on level 7, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Book Description Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor is a leather-bound book with brass corner fittings and an intricately carved brass clasp that holds the book shut. Embossing on the cover depicts the same
attempted to sketch what she remembered of the rune-marked circle. Any character who has proficiency in the Arcana skill and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes the circle as part of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
of the Land might feel a connection to the giants who inhabit that land. A monk who follows the Way of the Four Elements might seek to emulate Annam, the All-Father, to shape and channel the forces of
motivation, but it also might explain some of your class features or magic. A bard of the College of Lore might focus on the study of giants, a Rune Knight fighter (from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
gear or a rope providing advantage on the check. Twisting Steps and Rune Traps. The steps leading up the mesa shift underfoot as a result of Far Realm energy flooding through them, making them
difficult terrain. Additionally, each flight of steps is trapped at its midpoint with a magical rune that can be detected only with a successful DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
west, a large statue depicts a human woman wielding a bow and arrow. To the east, two comfortable chairs accompany a small table. A double door leads outside to the north, and two doors on the south
person (save DC 16) on the three creatures nearest the safe. A character who uses an action to search the safe for traps notices the trap’s rune with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Once the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
wall depicts a handsome, long-haired man in flowing robes, radiating golden light. Fountains burble to the north and south. The east wall holds a single door to the north and a double door to the south
stops the island from falling, returns the rune to its original orange color, and disables the console. The experience is startling, but it doesn’t harm the tower or creatures on the island. If the tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
depicts Duhlark Kolat, and a detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of transmutation magic around it. The first time a character steps onto the landing, the statue levitates 1 foot above the
can force it open from this side. Nat, Jenks, and Squiddly make the best of Waterdeep’s harsh winter. K18. Arcane Rune This unlit hall is choked with dust and cobwebs. It contains the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (History) check knows that the north map depicts the city. A character who understands Draconic knows that each rune is a single letter of the Draconic alphabet. Each
-headed, rune-covered staff, which is taller than her. She is the current Blackstaff and Archmage of Waterdeep. Lady Aribeth de Tylmarande is a half-elf depicted wearing plate armor emblazoned with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ten-foot-wide channel cut into the floor of the room, but the channel is dry. Passages exit to the west, south, and east. The empty channel exits to the north and east.
More than a dozen withered
impressive chamber was the heart of the Wave Echo Cave mining operation. Here, the dwarves melted ore to refine ingots of pure silver, gold, and platinum. The dry channel is where the dwarves diverted the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
northeast corner of the room has a painting mounted to it. The painting depicts two tiefling children playing in the snow, and the painting’s frame is made of gray wood carved with snowflakes. Pressing the
bedchamber.
Magic Painting. One of the paintings depicts a reindeer-shaped creature made of dark woven branches and emerald-green leaves. If a creature moves within 5 feet of the painting, the image
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
and personality of its former life, and is gifted with supernatural resilience. Dead emperors wield the same infamous rune-marked blades that they did in legend. Sorcerer lords work the forbidden
Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of the mummy lord’s next turn.
Channel Negative Energy (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) guard the haven. Each golem has a key rune set into its chest that fits one of the indentations on the door to area H8. The golems are joined by an effectively unlimited number of undead scholars, all
, the first stone golem and one more mummy per character emerge from stasis. When the first stone golem is reduced to 0 hit points, its key rune pops out of its crumbling form and the second stone golem
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
used for research in centuries past. The sculpture depicts the planet of Toril (the world of the Forgotten Realms), its moon (called Selûne), the sun, and seven other planets, as well as one comet with
a small arcane rune engraved above the keyhole on the journal’s lock. A character who casts the detect magic spell also sees a faint aura around the keyhole. This rune is a magical trap that triggers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the ceiling over each channel.
A portcullis in the north wall blocks a door bearing the image of the Donjon card. On the stone arch above the portcullis, a large glyph depicts a waxing crescent
damage each round, instead of 5 (1d10). Moon Door. The door from the trap in the final hall depicts the Moon, not a skull. Shorter Halls. The three halls in this trap are far shorter than those in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, and both wear ornate collars of silvery metal. Each stands within a square scribed onto the floor, ten feet on a side and edged with runes. The rune-marked boundaries appear to push the creatures back
“crated” here. The hell hounds can’t leave the rune-bounded areas unless the runes are disturbed (including by a character who enters the warded area), or if the characters activate the runes on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
arrival. Wade Acuff The gates of Illithinoch are slimy and foreboding X2: Reception Hall An enormous statue at the east end of this long room depicts a massive mind flayer with its arms outstretched
magic rune in each rift to bolster a larger gateway to the Far Realm in their private ritual chambers. (See the “Far Realm Rifts” section later in this chapter.) Hated Lieutenant. The fanatics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the creature, the creature falls as normal. T17: Jade Serpent Guardians’ Chamber A jade statue stands between this room’s two exits. The statue depicts an armored, feminine figure from the waist up
throw, taking 26 (4d12) lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Detect Magic spell or similar effect unveils the source of this trap: a tiny rune inscribed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
knickknacks on shelves. A painted bas-relief spans the entire north wall and depicts a host of winged devils catching mortals as they plunge into the depths of hell.
If Quentin Togglepocket is in his office
linked to the cashier stations in the casino. The interior of each chest’s lid is scribed with a rune that enables the cashiers to remotely deposit coins into and withdraw coins from the chests. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
channel is stained and traces of a brown liquid shine wetly.
To your left, along the west wall, dozens of manacles hang from the wall at waist height.
The slaves that have been toiling to enlarge
minds.
14. Unfinished Guest Room Dark green tiles cover the floor and ceiling of this room, forming an incomplete mosaic that depicts sahuagin warriors defending an underwater city from a tentacled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 36c on level 6, in the closest unoccupied space
door depicts a goblin chomping down on a rat sandwich. Inside, three goblins busily assemble packs of rations consisting of baked mushrooms, rat jerky, cakes of dry moss, and other underground edibles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
to melt away and also causes the altar to smolder. D8. Moldy Tapestry The back wall of this dry alcove is hung with a 5-foot-wide, 7-foot-tall tapestry. It depicts a grisly scene of four faceless
. Spellbook 1 is bound in red leather and contains the following spells: burning hands, detect magic, disguise self, fog cloud, ray of sickness, silent image. Spellbook 2 has the personal rune of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Old Omuan. A character with the Cloistered Scholar or Sage background can translate an Old Omuan inscription with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (History) check. A warlock with the Eyes of the Rune
side of the giant warrior is another statue, this one much smaller. Exquisitely lifelike, it depicts a man reaching for the urn, his face turned toward the balcony. In his lifeless eyes, you see terror