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Infernal Machine Rebuild
version of the green devil face of the Tomb of Horrors is fashioned into the hilt of the weapon, with the blade extending from its open mouth. The blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its
spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the weapon.
The weapon must take direct part in the destruction of 1,000 gp worth of materials and objects every seven days, or a conflict
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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Reasoning toward Perfection
Their curious intellects and rational minds incline vedalken toward membership in the Azorius Senate, the Simic Combine, and (less often) the Izzet League. Whatever their guild
goal of perfection is paved with bricks of education, careful deliberation, and controlled experimentation. Some vedalken direct their energy toward perfecting themselves, whether by means of Simic
Adult Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
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I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
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underground lakes.
Deep dragons’ lairs serve as bases for the dragons’ explorations, as well as providing safe storage for their hoards. When these curious creatures are away from home
Ancient Deep Dragon
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dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
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I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
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dragons’ lairs serve as bases for the dragons’ explorations, as well as providing safe storage for their hoards. When these curious creatures are away from home searching out new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Rundreth Manor Atop a hill overlooking the Long Road less than a day’s travel northeast of Amphail stands ruined Rundreth Manor. This large stone mansion, now roofless and overgrown, is home to a
spread stories of the Dark Lady to scare off curious or foolhardy adventurers. They warn fellow members to approach Nurvureem with extreme caution. In recent months, Nurvureem has been pestered by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic
. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the weapon. The weapon must take direct part in the destruction of 1,000 gp worth of materials and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
homage, all beneath the protective gaze of the paladins of Elturgard stationed at nearby Fort Tamal. Fort Tamal For many years, a ruined keep on the southern bank dubbed Bridgefort served as the
campground for caravans passing over the bridge. Whether going north or south, caravan masters could anticipate a safe rest within the grassy space enclosed by the ruined walls, sharing the duties of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
inaction. Reasoning toward Perfection Their curious intellects and rational minds incline vedalken toward membership in the Azorius Senate, the Simic Combine, and (less often) the Izzet League. Whatever
impossible goal of perfection is paved with bricks of education, careful deliberation, and controlled experimentation. Some vedalken direct their energy toward perfecting themselves, whether by means of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and priests’ quarters containing skeletal remains complete this section. The halls are streaked with burn marks. Many of the rooms in this place are rubble-strewn and ruined. A passage leads to an
too close.
6 A gynosphinx curious about human behavior creates a series of deadly traps in an abandoned temple and lures adventurers to the place to witness if and how they overcome its challenges.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Five Nations, but even in remote corners of the wilderness where trackers and prospectors ply their trade. At the DM’s discretion, your contacts might direct you to new cases, offer you leads in
city, and squeeze into tight spaces for a meager reward. 10 A brooding warforged can connect you to an extensive network of former soldiers. 11 A kalashtar seer might be a fraud, but also occasionally provides you with valuable leads. 12 A curious changeling always seems to show up when you least expect it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Haunted Keeps In the southwestern Sumber Hills stand four ruined keeps built centuries ago by a band of adventurers, the Knights of the Silver Horn. According to most locals, these crumbling stone
castles are haunted by ghosts and prowling monsters. Sensible valley dwellers avoid them. In recent years, four elemental cults have taken over the keeps. The cultists are careful to keep the curious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ancient blue dragon known as the “Doom of the Desert.” She is also called the “Dragon of Statues” because she creates living statues (actually gargoyles) to guard her lair. Her lair is a ruined
, or they can use some other method of conveyance — it’s up to them. Storm giants aren’t stealthy and would prefer to stage a direct assault on Iymrith’s lair, but they will adjust their tactics based
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
overpower foes with direct assaults, although if they have the opportunity to undermine defenses or attack from below, they unhesitatingly put their skill at tunneling and mastery of burrowing
horror of his fate drove Marlos mad. He fled his ancestral home, taking his collection of masks with him. After years of wandering and hiding in one ruined estate or another across the Western
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Weak 2 Sinewy Slight 3 Protective Self-conscious 4 Direct Indirect
Dexterity 1d4 High Dexterity Low Dexterity 1 Lithe Jittery 2 Dynamic Clumsy 3 Fidgety Hesitant 4 Poised Unsteady
Intelligence 1 Decisive Artless 2 Logical Illogical 3 Informative Uninformed 4 Curious Frivolous
Wisdom 1d4 High Wisdom Low Wisdom 1 Serene Rash 2 Considerate Distracted 3 Attentive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the ruined city depicted in mural F. He is willing to guide the party there. If the golem sees the murals, it looks confused or reacts with vague recognition as it tries to recall images from its
the mural, three wizards wearing curious hats flee toward a distant series of caves. An inscription below the painting is accompanied by a rough map.
The inscription reads: “Here the dragon returns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Strength 1 Muscular Weak 2 Sinewy Slight 3 Protective Self-conscious 4 Direct Indirect Dexterity 1d4 High Dexterity Low Dexterity 1 Lithe Jittery 2 Dynamic Clumsy 3 Fidgety Hesitant 4 Poised
Artless 2 Logical Illogical 3 Informative Uninformed 4 Curious Frivolous Wisdom 1d4 High Wisdom Low Wisdom 1 Serene Rash 2 Considerate Distracted 3 Attentive Oblivious 4 Wary Naive Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the continent of Khorvaire. The quest for the Mirror of the Seventh Moon might take the heroes from a hidden mountain shrine in Darguun to a ruined castle in the Shadow Marches and finally to a
circumstances, rather than the direct influence of the gods. As a result, you can’t assume that a gold dragon is good or a beholder is evil; only in the case of celestials, fiends, and certain other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
direct, being a line from a paean to Phenax. As for the rest, Khea reveals that not only is it a cipher, but an incomplete one; letters have been removed from the message in some indiscernible pattern
a trickle for nearly a month, parching the region downstream. Although this event has deeply concerned farmers, the discovery of ancient etchings and ruined structures hidden beneath the waterline has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
giants bear the brunt of these attacks while they approach from another direction, or they can join the giants in their direct assault. When storm giants or characters of giant size come within 1,000
sandstone amphitheater surrounded by sand and a few ruined outbuildings, as well as a dungeon level below the amphitheater. The general features of Iymrith’s lair are summarized below.
Dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
beings attuned to its effects, who can ignore any restrictions on spellcasting, can direct targetable effects of the mythal, and can teach others of appropriate skill how to access its secrets. Except
in cities such as Silverymoon and Evereska, adventurers are most likely to encounter damaged or failing mythals in ruined locations where magic once had great influence. Although an identify spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Love; What is Romance?; Men are from Abeir, Women are from Toril; and so forth. Passages on nearly every ruined page are crudely underlined and circled with guano-based pigment. Waking Raah At
whatever point is convenient as the characters inspect the ruined books or try to skirt past the ancient deep crow’s nest, Raah angrily “wakes up.” A sense of doom pervades the cavern around you as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
solitary beholder lairs within a cave system or a ruined structure, either one of its own making or a place the creature took over after killing or driving off the beholder that gave it birth. A solitary
fear that any creature not under its direct control is working for an enemy. Most known beholders who choose to interact with humanoid society in any way are eye tyrants. For an example of an eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
use the voting kit to cast charm person (save DC 15). This property of the kit can’t be used again until the next dawn. Decisionists work best when a verdict is unilateral and in direct contradiction
no idea. In fact, you’re constantly plagued by indecision.
4 Democracy is the greatest force for change in the world, but is ruined by everyone else voting.
5 All the other positions were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
leader of the smugglers is as charismatic as he is cunning. Sanbalet is a plotting nemesis who prefers manipulation to direct action. It is no accident that his gang occupies the old house, since the
in the house’s ruined walls and shattered windows.
What He Wants. The smuggler wants to expand his operation and eventually inhabit a more secure location to better pursue his magical studies. He’d
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
from a mentor but had to join the guild to finish my training. Hermit d6 I became a hermit because … 1 My enemies ruined my reputation, and I fled to the wilds to avoid further disparagement. 2 I am
was naturally curious, so I packed up and went to a university to learn more about the world. 2 My mentor’s teachings opened my mind to new possibilities in that field of study. 3 I was always an avid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
why I was chosen to serve. Druid d6 I became a druid because … 1 I saw too much devastation in the wild places, too much of nature’s splendor ruined by the despoilers. I joined a circle of druids
I want through sneakiness rather than direct confrontation. 6 I’m a sucker for a shiny bauble or a sack of coins, as long as I can get my hands on it without risking life and limb. Sorcerer d6 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
hidden in the ruined ceiling. Spotting the tripwire requires a search of the area and a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. Once spotted, the tripwire is easily avoided and disarmed (no
targets outside. When characters enter the room, the goblins switch to attacking in melee. C4: Ruined Quarters The southwest tower of the castle is little more than a heap of rubble. Several ragged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
the ruined ceiling. Spotting the tripwire requires a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of at least 20, or a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check if characters are actively searching for traps in
room, the goblins drop their shortbows and draw their melee weapons. Awarding Experience Points Divide 100 XP equally among the characters for each pair of goblin archers the party defeats. 4. Ruined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ruined stone bunks and toppled weapon racks are eight corpses, including the rotting remains of two ogres.
In the round after any living creature enters this chamber, the dead creatures clamber to
area W9 are here, cracking and gnawing on the bones in the vain hope that some morsel of marrow remains. Eager for a fresh meal, the ghouls attack immediately. W7: Ruined Storeroom The eastern wall of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
effort, both in game and around the table. What should a headquarters look like initially? Do the characters prefer to travel by land or by sea, or to operate from a fixed location? Is a ruined keep
headquarters is a mundane site, which has often been selected or handed down by Acquisitions Incorporated. The characters’ initial base of operations could be a ruined tower, a worn horse-drawn carriage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
on each head that direct the beast by controlling the view of its blinkered eyes. Former slaves, often soldiers who once fought against the host, who now fight alongside the host to gain better
are thrown down, ruined, or marred. Mosaics are broken apart. Stained glass is shattered. Flags and pennants are soaked in blood. Statues are put in chains. Altars become chopping blocks where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
party member, should it take a shine to the party. The other two chwingas are shy and suspicious of strangers. 4. Ruined Palace Traces of gold-colored plaster still cling to this dome in a few spots
on a successful one. Identical doors on the western side of the dome are rusted completely off their hinges. When characters enter the ruined palace, read: An 18-foot-tall stone statue of a Chultan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
signs of frescoes that once covered the walls here. A half-dozen ruined chandeliers hang from the cracked ceiling. In the northeast corner is a black gate.
Creatures. A vampire spawn keeps watch here
master’s final judgment. The lich attacks immediately. His guards emerge from various positions to screen him from direct attack. Tarul Var can cast any of his spells from one of the dread warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
shrine of Imix (area 7). Side Chamber. The solution to opening the door lies in a seemingly empty side chamber near the treasury. Anyone searching this room turns up a curious box tossed into the corner
proficiency if none of the characters do. Musharib (see “Finding a Guide") also has the necessary skill. After three failed checks, the box’s impressions are ruined, and the box can no longer be used to mold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
fireworks are clearly ruined. If lit, an intact firework explodes in a harmless burst of light accompanied by a crackling noise audible up to 300 feet away. The light is as bright as a torch flame but lasts
ruined temple. The altar is cracked in half, and the chamber’s once-brilliant banners, now tattered and stained, sag from its walls. Scrawled on the wall is the image of a tentacled eye with a long