both blocking diffusing current revered

Dire Corby

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

. Their song has a strange magical current to it, causing those who hear it to suffer a stomach-churning vertigo that makes it impossible to move at speed or climb cave walls. Spellcasters suffer as their

monsters fall upon them. Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to

Monster Behavior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

interesting if rivalries, hatreds, or attachments exist among the monsters in the group. The death of a much-revered leader might throw its followers into a frenzy. On the other hand, a monster might flee

at the first opportunity. 3 One monster is revered or even worshiped by the others, who will die for it. 4 One monster is admired by the group; its allies try to impress or help it. 5 One monster

Dire Corby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

into view. As these creatures travel, they hoot, chirp, and howl in maddening cacophony. Their song has a strange magical current to it, causing those who hear it to suffer a stomach-churning vertigo

learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to avoid the effect of a flock’s song, these travelers attempt to mimic the strange hooting and chirping of a dire corby, with

Giants and Other Ancients

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

—both in history and in their current form—can be an interesting way to develop a campaign that prominently features giants. Ancient History The history of the giants and these other ancient peoples

extending into the divine realms as well. The god Moradin, who is revered by many dwarves, is said to loathe the evil giant gods. But you might decide the dwarves and giants of your world have a long

Command Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

into a 5-foot-diameter tunnel that leads to a similar door blocking entry to area X4. No ability check is needed to find either secret door from inside the tunnel. DUERGAR NAMES Here are some names

door behind the brazier in the southwest corner. This 5-foot-wide, 10-foot-tall stone door swings into a 5-foot-diameter tunnel that leads to a similar door blocking entry to area X3. No ability

Shipwreck Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

of the ship—Compass Rose—engraved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, though in the wheel’s current position the name is upside down. If a character turns the wheel, it snaps free of its axle and falls

seconds. C4: Captain’s Quarters The door to the captain’s quarters is barricaded from the inside, though the heavy wooden bar blocking the door is half rotten. A character who tries to force the door

Giants

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

ceases to be an individual and becomes an object. Paradoxically, that object is revered as a holy embodiment of Grolantor’s eternal, aching hunger. Unlike a typical thick, sluggish, half-asleep hill

until the giant disperses it (no action required), and it can’t be dispersed by wind. The giant creates a 60-foot-long, 10-foot-wide line of strong wind (or strong current within water) originating from

Cragmaw Castle Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

(Religion) check to identify the deities that were once revered here: Oghma (god of knowledge), Mystra (god of magic), Lathander (god of dawn), and Tymora (god of luck). Development. If combat erupts

collapsed chamber was once a comfortable bathroom. It still contains a large tile tub, unused by the castle’s current occupants. Unconscious Dwarf. Near the southwest corner of the room is Gundren Rockseeker, a dwarf commoner. He is unconscious but stable at 0 hit points.

Tresendar Manor Dungeon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

coffin is a mimic left to guard this area by agents of the Six. In its current form, this monster is indistinguishable from an object, so it surprises any group that has no means to detect it before

floor, making it difficult to push open. Opening the Door. The stone blocking the door is a small statue — a kobold petrified by a pair of undead cockatrices that dwell here. The door can be forced

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

, preferably in twos or threes. Any cleric who examines the chapel’s decor can attempt a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check to identify the deities that were once revered here: Oghma (god of

chamber was once a comfortable bathroom. It still contains a large tile tub, unused by the castle’s current occupants. Unconscious Dwarf. Near the southwest corner of the room is Gundren Rockseeker, a

Delphi Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

return to her human form. Zala has no interest in Markos’s current activities and little knowledge about them. Zala speaks Common, Deep Speech, and Elvish. If the characters attack her, Zala responds in

represent the casks in area D23, the crossed-out one representing the cask blocking a secret door.) A bubbling green potion contains a Far Realm surprise D20: Component Storage This walk-in closet contains

Areas of the Air Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

and Finder of Trails. Besilmer dwarves revered these gods as watchers over their dead. The air cultists started exploring the tombs, but they suspended their exploration after ghoul attacks. They and

waterfall. At the start of its turn, a creature swimming in the westernmost stretch of the moat is pulled 20 feet toward the chasm by the current unless it succeeds on a DC 15 Strength (Athletics

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

faulty well is a 10-foot-high gelatinous cylinder (use the gelatinous cube stat block) that’s blocking the normal flow of water. The creature’s presence has also contaminated the water above it

despite his current situation, believing everything will work out and he’ll have quite a story to tell afterward. If the characters release him, he searches the kitchen (area B13) for something to wear

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

. Creature. In his current state, the dragonpriest is slower and weaker than a normal troll. Use troll statistics, but the dragonpriest starts with 30 hit points, regenerates only 5 hit points per round

else about the history of the fortress, except the name of the dragon that was once revered here, which is Ashardalon. What about the goblins/fruit/Belak? “The Outcast, he lives below. He grows the

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