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Dungeon Master’s Guide
takes 10d6 Force damage from an internal explosion.
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A pyramid with a 60-foot-square base bursts upward. Inside is a burial chamber containing a Mummy, a Mummy Lord, or some other
the DM chooses, such as to a great view, a cloud giant’s castle, or another plane of existence.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
a return to the old ways.
Dreams of the Damned. Kasimir's sister, Patrina Velikovna, is sealed in the catacombs below Castle Ravenloft. Convinced that she was the concubine of the devil Strahd
Patrina to flesh and blood, whereupon he can travel to Castle Ravenloft and end his sister's torment. Kasimir has no inkling that Patrina is using him for exactly that purpose, and that her ultimate goal
Fraz-Urb'luu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
dreamlands and mind-bending fantasies able to deceive the most discerning foes.
Once imprisoned for centuries below Castle Greyhawk on the world of Oerth, Fraz-Urb’luu has slowly rebuilt his power in
take 33 (6d10) psychic damage.
Regional Effects
The region containing Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Intelligent
Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of
disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required).
Regional Effects
The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by the Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains
Monster Manual). These Undead obey his telepathic commands, which can reach anywhere in the lair.
Regional Effects
The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
most discerning foes.
Once imprisoned for centuries below Castle Greyhawk on the world of Oerth, Fraz-Urb’luu has slowly rebuilt his power in the Abyss. He seeks the pieces of the legendary
Effects
The region containing Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion
Bag of Beans
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
. On a failed save, the creature takes 10d6 force damage from an internal magical explosion.
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A pyramid with a 60-foot‐square base bursts upward. Inside is a sarcophagus containing a mummy
leads where the GM chooses, such as to a great view, a cloud giant's castle, or a different plane of existence.
Folk Hero
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
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Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You previously pursued a simple
’s castle and stole weapons to arm the people.
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I trained the peasantry to use farm implements as weapons against a tyrant’s soldiers.
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A lord rescinded an unpopular decree
Backgrounds
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, Survival
Languages: Giant and one other language of your choice
Equipment: A backpack, a set of traveler’s clothes, a small stone or sprig that reminds you of home, and a pouch containing 10 gp
, you stumbled into the castle of a cloud giant, who immediately adopted you.
Feature: Strike of the Giants
You gain the Strike of the Giants feat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
containing the tomb of Knight Sarlamir beneath Castle Kalaman. The Knights of Solamnia locked these tombs away, and when others later took control of the castle, the catacombs were sealed entirely. Now Lord Soth has come to these catacombs following the Dragon Queen’s will.
Raided Catacombs When the Knights of Solamnia held Castle Kalaman, the structure was more than a fortress—it was also a temple, beneath which fallen knights were entombed in a place of honor. During
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
functionaries in Baldur’s Gate or Neverwinter, or you might have grown up in and around the castle of Daggerford.
Even if you are no longer a full-fledged member of the group that gave you your start in
;Insight, PersuasionLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: A set of fine clothes and a pouch containing 5 gp
FEATURE: COURT FUNCTIONARY
Your knowledge of how bureaucracies function lets you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Additional Locations You can turn this adventure into an entire campaign by adding additional locations containing more missing components of the Infernal Machine. Just as the Tomb of Horrors was
the Mad Mage, to Skyreach Castle in Hoard of the Dragon Queen. A few specific examples are presented here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of their own volition. 27c. Pantry Grains, dried meats, and other foodstuffs line the shelves here. Thanks to Maddgoth’s magic, the food is perfectly preserved as long as it remains in the castle
. 27d. Potent Potables Jars, decanters, casks, and bottles containing all manner of liquids line the sagging wooden shelves. Beverages from the mundane to the exotic can be retrieved from the shelves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
her wounds before the castle guards could reach her. The few guards who remain are demoralized, in shock, and at each other’s throats. 14a. Great Hall Half of the great hall lies buried under rubble
what happened, they share the following information: Nightstone was bombarded by rocks dropped from a giant castle in the sky. The keep was cut off from the village when a rock tore away part of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
functionaries in Baldur’s Gate or Neverwinter, or you might have grown up in and around the castle of Daggerford. Even if you are no longer a full-fledged member of the group that gave you your start in life
organization that gave you your start in life. In any event, the abilities that you honed while serving as a courtier will stand you in good stead as an adventurer. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A set of fine clothes and a pouch containing 5 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. A sheaf of dry legal documents includes the deed to the house and rights to the surrounding land. These documents enumerate the land’s features, including “Ruins of Castle Laventz; prior owners: Lady
worth 40 gp, and your choice of a wand of magic missiles or a pistol alongside a box containing 49 bullets (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
25. Main Vault The icy “core” of the castle is hollowed out with tunnels that break the surface at multiple points. The white dragon, Glazhael the Cloudchaser, enters and leaves via a wide funnel
tucking in his wings. Once outside, he alerts the rest of the castle, shouting “They’re after the treasure!” in Draconic. Clever characters can lure the dragon into a narrow tunnel where it is unable to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
25. Main Vault The icy “core” of the castle is hollowed out with tunnels that break the surface at multiple points. The white dragon, Glazhael the Cloudchaser, enters and leaves via a wide funnel
tucking in his wings. Once outside, he alerts the rest of the castle, shouting “They’re after the treasure!” in Draconic. Clever characters can lure the dragon into a narrow tunnel where it is unable to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Traveling to the Castle Castle Naerytar is not just a stone’s throw down the road. It sits fifteen miles from the work camp — fifteen cold, muddy, difficult miles. It takes the characters two days to
cover that ground at a moderate pace. Fortunately, the trail is marked by the lizardfolk who transport contraband through the mere to Castle Naerytar for the cult. Without the trail, finding the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
flee once combat is joined. Goblins. The goblins know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. Each one carries a pouch containing 1d10 cp
. Hobgoblins. This squad of hobgoblins is actively seeking the adventurers, hoping to collect on a bounty. They know the location of Cragmaw Castle but won’t provide directions unless they are charmed. One
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Goblin Band This band of Cragmaw marauders consists of 2d4 goblins led by a goblin boss. They know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. The
boss has a pouch containing 1d10 cp and 1d10 sp. Hobgoblin Squad This squad of 1d4 + 3 hobgoblins seeks the adventurers, hoping to collect a bounty set by the Spider. One of the hobgoblins carries a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Evening 1 After seven miles of progress, characters reach a campsite at the approximate halfway point on the trip between the work camp and Castle Naerytar. It isn’t much of a camp—just a clearing
the lean-tos are a few baskets containing smoked fish (edible) along with some lizards and birds that have been smashed flat and dried in the sun (very unappetizing to humans but edible). If characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
ingratiate himself with the party. He doesn’t remember the route to Cragmaw Castle, but he knows it’s up north, in the forest. He also knows that Cragmaw goblins patrol around Phandalin, and he
suggests the characters might be able to capture a patrol to learn more about the castle. Characters might be inclined to keep Droop around for a while. See the “NPC Party Members” sidebar in Part 1 for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
empty sea chest decorate the room. Rugs woven with wave-like patterns cover the floor.
Ship in a Bottle. Displayed atop the armoire is a large bottle containing a beautiful model of a longship
apart and is destroyed. Creatures nearby might take damage from flying debris at your discretion. The ship is unaffected by the size-altering magic of Maddgoth’s castle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
seal off the castle. The gatehouse (area C6) holds the mechanisms that raise and lower the portcullises as well as open and close both sets of doors. Knock spells and similar magic can bypass these
castle over a month ago and now does menial chores for the cultists. Alassar knows the layout of the castle (levels 1 and 2), and he can be coerced or bribed into helping the characters. He can move about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Walking Castle Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4.1. The compass on the map and directions in the following descriptions are provided for ease of use. Marco Bernardini Map 4.1
: Walking Castle View Player Version W1: Terrace A paved ring with a 2-foot-high lip provides a foundation for the castle. The base of the tower opens into a hall without exterior doors. Along the west and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains wandering undead, many of which are
appear must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the arms disappear or until Orcus releases them (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains wandering undead, many of which are
appear must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the arms disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Castle without his map. Unfortunately, he doesn’t know where King Grol has hidden it (see the “Treasure” section). Treasure Hidden under Grol’s bed mattress is a stitched leather sack containing 220
Cragmaw Castle Areas 1. Castle Entrance The main gates between areas 1 and 2 are made of bronze-covered wood, but they are corroded and collapsed. The castle consists of seven crumbling towers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the front gate remains barred but unguarded. K2. Gatehouse The gates open to a thirty-foot passage leading east. A portcullis blocks the far end of the passage, but you can see the castle yard on the
ground outside the castle and the gate passage to the north. Two double-bunks stand against the walls.
The tower interior serves as the barracks for four bandits. If the gatehouse comes under attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
reminds you of home, and a pouch containing 10 gp Origin Stories How you came to live among colossal creatures is up to you to determine, but the Foundling Origin table suggests a variety of possibilities
stumbled into the castle of a cloud giant, who immediately adopted you. Feature: Strike of the Giants You gain the Strike of the Giants feat (described later in this chapter). Building a Giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
-square base bursts upward. Inside is a sarcophagus containing a mummy lord (see the Monster Manual for statistics). The pyramid is treated as the mummy lord’s lair, and its sarcophagus contains treasure
of the DM’s choice. 00 A giant beanstalk sprouts, growing to a height of the DM’s choice. The top leads where the DM chooses, such as to a great view, a cloud giant’s castle, or a different plane of existence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
alcoves along the north and south walls of this 30-foot-high room.
Glass-Covered Acid Pit. The floor is a 6-inch-thick sheet of transparent glass, below which is a 30-foot-deep pit containing a 20
Hold (a fortress that stood where Castle Waterdeep stands today), only to find its way here. Nimoar’s shield is a +3 shield with no additional magical properties.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a burial chamber containing a Mummy, a Mummy Lord, or some other Undead of the DM’s choice. Its sarcophagus contains treasure of the DM’s choice. 96–00 A giant beanstalk sprouts, growing to a height
of the DM’s choice. The top leads where the DM chooses, such as to a great view, a cloud giant’s castle, or another plane of existence. Conceptopolis Bag of Beans
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
a burial chamber containing a Mummy, a Mummy Lord, or some other Undead of the DM’s choice. Its sarcophagus contains treasure of the DM’s choice. 96–00 A giant beanstalk sprouts, growing to a height
of the DM’s choice. The top leads where the DM chooses, such as to a great view, a cloud giant’s castle, or another plane of existence.