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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
46. Lizard Den A six-foot-tall green devil face is carved into the far end of this hallway, its mouth agape. Painted murals on the walls show faceless humanoid figures doubled over in pain, clutching
shallow mouth cavity. The recipient of an awaken spell cast by a Chultan druid, the lizard has an Intelligence score of 10 and speaks Druidic. The Company of the Yellow Banner captured it in Omu and brought
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the middle of this room. It has shackles bolted to its top and niches carved into its sides. Housed in each niche is a human skull. Grooves run down the altar to gutters on the floor, allowing spilled
blood to drain into the walls. Clay urns overflow with wet bones and gore.
Fenthaza routinely sacrifices prisoners on the altar. As they die, their blood drains into the pool in area 9. A captured
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Door. A secret door in the south wall is carved to resemble natural stone.
The flumphs telepathically share the following information with friendly visitors: Mind flayers have established a
destroy their githyanki enemies. Right now, the neothelid is trapped behind several wall of force spells (in area 8). The mind flayers have captured many humanoids from Waterdeep and Undermountain, most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
been actively seeking capable mercenaries in Gracklstugh and taking any opportunity to press them into service. If an agent of the order intervened in the characters’ arrest (see “Getting Captured
too. The dragon speaks Dwarvish to its servants as the characters approach. Read the following: As the duergar priests lead you to a building carved from the stone just outside a huge cave entrance, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
barracks. Both the prison and the tower are carved out of a tall, blade-shaped rock that rises high above the sea cliffs. This rock, called the Windbreak, shields the tower against the brutal winds that
connections that make incarceration in another facility less dependable. Captured spies, for example, are often brought here to cool their heels. Each member of the Lords’ Alliance assigns one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
8. Prisoner Pits An iron portcullis seals this chamber. The lever to raise it is located in area 6. Characters captured by the yuan-ti are confined here. If this is how the characters first arrive
of an otherwise empty alcove, and carved into the top of the disk is a serpentine symbol.
The room contains four pits, each one a bell-shaped chamber 10 feet deep and 10 feet in diameter. The pits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
that strangers in the mere are to be killed or captured but never engaged in conversation. If they are captured and tied up, a successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) or DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion
talismans. All the lizardfolk wear necklaces and bracelets made of bone, teeth, feathers, carved soft stone, and leather. On close inspection, characters see mixed in among these things traces of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
are carved with grooves that represent where the energy of ki flows along their surfaces. Characters who are monks or who succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check understand the purpose of the dummies
. Kharbek is the only survivor of a party of adventurers captured by the Order of the Immortal Lotus. If questioned, Kharbek is able to recall how a member of the Immortal Lotus disguised as a beggar lured
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
25. Creature Storage Halaster uses these chambers as a storage facility for creatures that he has captured and petrified. He restores them to flesh using the elven magic in area 25a. 25a. Caryatids
walls are carved with bas-reliefs of unicorns and bare-branched trees.
A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the pillars. Touching a pillar while speaking the proper command
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
27. Mark of Death Halaster captured a dwarf vampire named Zorak Lightdrinker and magically bound him here. Open Pit. A 20-foot-long, 40-foot-deep pit spans the width of the corridor. Blood stains the
sarcophagus draped in cobwebs. Its lid is carved to resemble a giant bat with folded wings. (The sarcophagus contains a vampire.) Floating above the vessel is a magic rune that glows as bright as a candle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
evil vestiges (remnants of dead, malevolent entities) they had captured and the hoard of forbidden knowledge they had amassed. They dedicated the temple to a god of secrets, whom they trusted to keep it
Amber Temple is a cold, dark place carved out of the snowy slope of Mount Ghakis. The temperature throughout the complex is −10 degrees Fahrenheit (−23 degrees Celsius). Characters who don’t have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
C: Blue Phoenix Shrine Carved into a labyrinthine gorge is the Blue Phoenix Shrine, an ancient shrine to Habbakuk—god of the seas and animal life. The entrance to the shrine is completely engulfed by
following reliable rivers that flow through ravines. This year, however, the pilgrimage went awry when the sea elves crossed paths with the Red Dragon Army. Four sea elves were captured—including their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and ready themselves for combat if they detect intruders.
Arch. A stone arch is embedded in the middle of the south wall. Carved into the arch’s keystone is an image of a six-fingered gauntlet.
The
pupil, Ezria, who he believes was captured while scouting the githyanki forces on level 16. If the characters agree to find Ezria, Yrlakka and his remaining pupils tag along unless the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
black leather armor and robes. He clutches a black staff with a carved spider at the top and frowns as he sees you.
“It seems that I must deal with you myself. A pity it must end this way
depicts Dumathoin, the dwarven god of mining. Any character who has proficiency in Religion recognizes the deity. The statue is beautifully carved, and its emerald eyes appear extremely valuable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
come before her. The Uthgardt are likewise forbidden to enter, as are the characters. The fossilized remains of three long-dead thanes stand in alcoves carved into the west wall, their eyes fixed on a
free to cause the harm that her “god” demands. Any creature can carve questions onto the stalactite. These questions (along with anything else carved into the stone) remain until the next new moon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Heads. Mounted to the walls are the stuffed heads of several bugbears, hobgoblins, and goblins.
Chest. A locked chest of dark wood, carved in the likeness of a spider with eyes of red crystal, rests
realistic spiders are carved into its stone frame, almost appearing to twitch and crawl. When a creature approaches within 5 feet of its reflection in the mirror, the reflection disappears and is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the mere are to be killed or captured but never engaged in conversation. If they are captured and tied up, a successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) or DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check loosens their
lizardfolk wear necklaces and bracelets made of bone, teeth, feathers, carved soft stone, and leather. On close inspection, characters see mixed in among these things traces of civilization: glass beads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the “Heart’s Hollow Quests” section. Not-Quite-Abandoned Lair The cave was carved by a blue dragon that abandoned it long ago. It now houses a family of dwarves who were captured in the south by the
anyone who fell into the trap. Grasha warns against going into the cave, as it’s crawling with monsters and draconians. She explains that she and her clan came here after being captured by the Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
off combat by parleying with the chieftain. For example, the characters might have captured some of the hatchlings in the southwest chamber, intending to ransom them back to the troglodytes in
weapon—a freshly captured giant subterranean lizard (see appendix B). Although the lizard is chained, it can attack anyone who comes within its reach. It strikes with its tail first, hoping to knock a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
fleshy odors. To the west, a huge gong carved with snake patterns stands on a second balcony.
During rituals, the fane swells with yuan-ti, but the room is unguarded otherwise. When struck, the gong
recuperate. Those who die are fed to the hydra in area 21. Fenthaza can arrange for captured human characters to be transformed into yuan-ti purebloods so they can roam freely within the temple complex and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Ritual Area Ritual circles drawn in fine, chalky powder cover the floor. Notebooks, scrolls, and brass braziers sit on shelves carved into the walls.
Murgaxor used this area to perfect his rituals
. If captured, she tells the students about Murgaxor’s setup in Caerdoon, if she thinks doing so will help keep her alive. She informs the characters that Murgaxor’s ritual will take about a week to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
2. Captured Troglodytes The cracked bones and skulls of small creatures hunted by the troglodytes litter the tunnels leading to this area, marking the borders of territory that once belonged to their
Halaster’s gates (see “Gates”). Carved into the arch’s keystone is a hand-shaped indentation with a sigil representing magic scribed into the palm. Its rules are as follows: Casting the mage hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
chaise longues carved from dark wood and padded with spider silk cushions are spread around the edges of the room.
Tunnel. A natural tunnel splits the middle of the south wall, and howling winds
tries to arm herself. As a daughter of House Auvryndar, she uses her status in the house as a shield, claiming that she’s worth more alive than dead. If captured or cornered, she is willing to divulge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
village has also partially collapsed.
Nightstone got its name from a massive chunk of obsidian that once stood in the middle of the village square. The obsidian megalith had strange glyphs carved into
and an allied pair of ogres lurking in the caves. The villagers were ambushed, captured, and brought before Hark, the goblin boss. Hark interrogated them, learned of the giant attack on Nightstone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
(see appendix C) avails herself of her lair actions here. Demonic Snake Statue At the north end of the room is an alabaster statue carved to look like the head and neck of a giant demonic snake
captured and interrogated tries to win its freedom by offering useful information about the dragon’s hoard. All of the yuan-ti have, at one time or another, seen Iymrith burying or digging up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
animate statues return to their alcoves and deactivate. Ancient jade statues animate to defend the secret ruins beneath Yongjing S2: Hallway Alcoves A long hallway is roughly carved out of the
against the near wall of this gloomy chamber, its four legs shackled to the ground. Claw marks score the walls and floor.
Several workstations are carved into the eastern wall, each covered in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
armory contains the following equipment: Six ornately carved spears Six tridents, each with a pearl (10 gp) set into the grip end Eight warhammers with a shark motif carved into the head On the floor
possessions. He is very grateful to the characters if they rescue him and eager to accompany them for the rest of the adventure (after which he returns to his tribe). He and his giant eel were captured by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, Laeral offers to give the characters a damaged longship that was recently captured by privateers. What the adventurers choose to do with it is up to them. The ship has 150 hit points and is worth
5,000 gp in its present condition. (For rules on ship repair, see the “Owning a Ship” section in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) The longship’s bow is carved and painted to look like the head
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
their rebellion against Ozzadraz. Touching either sarcophagus casts the Speak with Dead spell, targeting the corpse within. The carved face on the sarcophagus animates as if it were the speaking
mind. G6: Garden of the Guardian An enormous serpentine horror slithers between the north and south walls of this room, which are lined with massive trees carved from green marble. In the alcoves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
braziers flank the entrance, burning with an unnatural aquamarine light. Pillars stand in two rows, each carved with the visages of otherworldly creatures. A fountain flows quietly at the far end of
, both of which hold woodcarving tools and strange wooden objects.
Cultists work here to craft the wooden symbols that mark membership in the cult—a distended tongue with a torn root. Fifty newly carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
ingredients and spices. V26. Temple of Zariel The iron double door leading to this room has Infernal runes carved into its arched door frame. A character who understands Infernal can translate these
atop each one, casting flickering light across a claw-footed altar carved from a single block of obsidian, and which has a small angel-shaped flame erupting from its top. A gray-haired woman kneels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
through Undermountain and Skullport, which is described in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. When the characters find the staircase, read: The walls of this narrow, spiraling staircase are carved with
carved with eyes of all shapes and sizes. Many of the orbs have stone eyelids that open and close at irregular intervals. Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check notice a ghostly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook, or simply choose twelve different trinkets from the table. Development If the characters are captured, their equipment is placed atop the table in this room, where it
arcane lock spell. 3. Guest Room The furniture in this room is scaled for giant-sized guests and includes two soft beds, a handsomely carved wooden table, and an empty wooden chest. A spacious closet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of Ten-Towns and its environs. Mounted to the top of a thin iron stand on the table is a 6-inch-tall dragon figurine carved out of chardalyn—a miniature version of Xardorok’s chardalyn dragon, its
wings outstretched. The figurine’s stand is attached by an iron rod to a groove carved into the table, allowing the figurine to move across the map from one settlement to another. If a lever on the west
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
throws, as the characters may wish to heal her. Her name is Amelia Ghallen (neutral good, human veteran). She remembers being captured during a battle with the Red Dragon Army and taken alongside
carved in bas-relief on this shrine’s west wall. Scorch marks cover the floors and walls. Doors lead to the north and west.
Two skeletal knights (see appendix B) stand guard in this room. A cleric