both being drowning continually ready

Zargon the Returner

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Asmodeus’ might. No matter what blistering wrath Asmodeus brought to bear on Zargon, the aberration continually re-formed from its horn. Finally, Asmodeus cast Zargon’s horn from the Nine

;s prison. Zargon emerged, devouring many of the city’s inhabitants and drowning many more in its slime. The city soon fell. Those who survived Zargon’s rampage turned to it in worship

Zargon the Returner

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

of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even Asmodeus’ might. No matter what blistering wrath Asmodeus brought to bear on Zargon, the aberration continually re-formed from its horn

accidentally dug through to the Returner’s prison. Zargon emerged, devouring many of the city’s inhabitants and drowning many more in its slime. The city soon fell. Those who survived Zargon’s rampage

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Starting the Adventure Once the players are ready to begin, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to them: An orange glow covers the top of Lyrandar Tower as the sun sinks in the sky. Above

following boxed text to the players: As darkness descends on the city, you see windows light up the towers around you from bottom to top. A cool wind whisks between you, drowning out the other noises

The Deep Roots of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

valuables, not digging too far beneath the surface. The dwarves of clan Duergar, however, became obsessed with delving deep into the Underdark. The clan’s miners continually insisted that a great trove of

flayers waited there, ready to take the next step in the subjugation of clan Duergar. The monsters had sent out a psychic lure that played on the dwarves’ greed, and the never-ending work schedule that

Ataaz Muhahah

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

skilled artistry remains apparent. The living monkeys chatter and shriek continually, and the gorge echoes with the sound of their cries. Occasionally, the echoes from up and down the gorge overlap

consists of an imposing statue of a Chultan warrior wearing a war mask, hunkered down like a panther ready to pounce. Like the monkeys elsewhere on the bridge, the carving is highly stylized. Bright

Last Stop

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

many years ago. If Proclaimer Ward is with the group, Ward also recalls the story of the child’s death, as the Proclaimer was responsible for adding Culley’s drowning to the Awakening Song. If told the

truth about Culley, Uncle Polder is surprised; Kianna spoke as if Culley were a close and current friend. Uncle Polder allows the characters to rest at his home as long as they please. When they’re ready to go, he gives them detailed directions to the farm Kianna works at a few miles away.

Mind Flayer Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, and wait for new orders. Any mind flayer in need of assistance can visit this room to obtain the needed muscle power. In the event of an attack, the thralls gather here to arm themselves and ready for

particular colony’s elder brain is something of a bully, and has been known to destroy illithids that outwit it in discussions. Guardrooms Chambers on the perimeter of the lair are continually

Mortals and Minions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

continually dream up variations on their attack strategies, only to be checked by the overwhelming chaotic force of the Abyss. Little true advancement occurs under the angry red sky of Avernus or in any

are destroyed forever, ready access to supplies and support from the Nine Hells tilts the tide heavily against invading demons. Also, the prospect of a permanent death compels the devils fighting on

Meenlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

contents of its skull to their master, which absorbs the illithid’s brain and all the knowledge and experience contained therein. In this way the elder brain continually increases its knowledge, uniting

a psionically enhanced staff made of black metal. When the ulitharid is ready to give up its life, it attaches the staff to the back of its head, and the staff cracks open its skull and peels it apart

Nangalore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

take up positions in trees, on walls, or on rooftops. Their job is not to attack intruders on sight, but to alert Zalkoré and be ready to back up whatever she does. Treasure. Characters who search

do our subjects beseech?” Thanks to the plant extract the medusa imbibes, she continually hallucinates that Thiru-taya is standing at her side. Most of Zalkoré’s comments include him somehow; try

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

invaders from the sea few footholds. From the fortress’s five stout towers, specially made Gondan trebuchets stand ready to hurl stones three times the distance of an ordinary siege weapon, giving the

dank lower levels. Particularly problematic inmates end up in the Swimming Hole — a flooded and lightless shaft where prisoners must constantly tread water or risk drowning, while also fending off the

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

sheer walls erupting from the stone in such a way as to grant invaders from the sea few footholds. From the fortress’s five stout towers, specially made Gondan trebuchets stand ready to hurl stones three

shaft where prisoners must constantly tread water or risk drowning, while also fending off the blind, biting shrimp that dwell there. Though long-term incarceration is rare in the city, there are

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