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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the west side of this clearing.
The characters’ classmates Urzmaktok Grojsh and Melwythorne (two Witherbloom apprentices; see chapter 3) came here to explore the area. Ever the overachiever
Wiltroot Hall Locations (W8-W14) W8. Western Clearing You arrive at the clearing to find two of your classmates cautiously eying two large, yellow, viscous puddles oozing out from the underbrush near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
from these materials, as well as up to three vials of antitoxin and two potions of healing. W2. Observation Hut A The small hut in this clearing has a heavily thatched roof and a rickety door that
swings open to reveal a sparse interior. A few wooden chairs and a heavy table with an attached cabinet make up the hut’s furnishings.
The clearing outside the hut is uninhabited. Mascot. Opening the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Chapter 4: Air, Earth, Fire, and Water In chapter 3, the characters succeeded in exposing some or all of the elemental cults’ surface outposts as nests of villainy. However, the Haunted Keeps
represent only the tip of the iceberg. Each cult’s base of operations lies hidden deep beneath the Sumber Hills in the ancient dwarven redoubt of Tyar-Besil. Clearing the cultists out of the Haunted Keeps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
world tree Yggdrasil, planted and nurtured by an enigmatic group of giants called the Worldroot Circle (described in chapter 2). Some tales speak of the world tree stretching through every plane and
perseverance of life. The life energy of the sapling suffuses the ground in the clearing, and the light it sheds soothes weariness and eases pain.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Chapter 5: Temple of the Elder Elemental Eye The struggle to defeat the forces of Elemental Evil is coming to a head. Characters have cleared out the cult’s surface outposts and taken the fight to
. CHARACTER ADVANCEMENT
If the party cleaned out each of the temples in chapter 4, the adventurers begin this chapter around 10th level. The Fane of the Eye is intended for a 10th-level group; the Howling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
fallen tree, firelight spills from a pair of quaint storefront windows, illuminating a clearing filled with merchant stalls.
Characters arrive near the root bridges (area L1). Anyone who observes the
chapter 2, the hag takes refuge with her sister, Skabatha Nightshade, and spends all her time in the study (area L14), poring through Skabatha’s ritual books for a clever spell to overcome the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
fanatics, or malevolent elder entities, you can easily end the adventure at the conclusion of chapter 4. If you do, replace the psionic goblins in chapters 1–chapter 4 with goblins from the Monster Manual
, and end the adventure once the characters defeat Nezznar. (The “What’s Next?” section at the end of chapter 4 provides more information if you’re using this option.) There’s no need for the heroes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
“Reaver Ambush” encounter in chapter 3 and again for defeating Jolliver Grimjaw.
Dangerous Secret The character has been assigned to infiltrate the mysterious druids of the Circle of the Scarlet Moon
have laid waste to several small hamlets and merchant caravans, and the character has sworn to stop them. Clearing the Howling Hatred cultists out of Feathergale Spire earns the character inspiration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Conclusion With their adventures in Phandalin complete, the characters attain 3rd level! More importantly, after clearing the ruins and dungeon of Tresendar Manor, they are able to officially launch
Wester, as they did for the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose. “Franchise Advancement” in chapter 2 has detailed explanations of all these benefits and more. One of the franchise’s first hires might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
charges sparingly. She can also focus her efforts on clearing the streets of innocent bystanders and coordinating the party’s actions with those of the local militia. (As she likes to say, “It’s a weak
buried under the Reghed Glacier (see “Vellynne’s Quest” at the end of the chapter). If you’re unable to save Vellynne for whatever reason, have the characters discover a journal in her belongings that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
scholars might request a favor, such as clearing out a local monster den or collecting a rare magical ingredient from a nearby mountaintop. In return, the scholars allow the characters to use the
apocalyptic Heralds of the Comet, can use such telescopes to locate obscure wonders, like the Donjon Sphere. The Solar Bastion, Heralds of the Comet, and Donjon Sphere are detailed in chapters 10, chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
no longer reflects images of the unreality, and after 50 feet, the tunnel terminates at a featureless, obsidian wall. After all three unrealities are dismantled, the crystals in area E1 shatter, clearing the way to the Cave of Shattered Reflection, which is described later in this chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Bridge (described later in this chapter) and the crumbling ruins known as the Halls of the Hunting Axe. The realm of Besilmer was something rare: a dwarven kingdom built on the surface, with its
returned again and again, eventually founding strongholds of their own to safeguard the hidden entrances to the sprawling dungeon. The knights had some success in clearing small domains in the wild Sumber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
nearby. All around you, people begin to shriek and scatter.
Okssort and Ildmane’s plan is to barge into town, dig up the Vonindod fragment, and haul it back to Ironslag (see chapter 8, “Forge of
to set it ablaze. The orogs, clad in heavy plate mail, march ahead of the fire giants, knocking down fences and clearing the way of rabble. Anything the orogs don’t knock down is crushed underfoot by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of mist and branches suddenly gives way to black clouds boiling far above. There is a clearing here, next to a river that widens to form a small lake several hundred feet across. Five colorful round
in chapter 1. (If the characters don’t want a reading of their fates, continue play using the card reading you performed before starting the adventure.) Madam Eva might seem mad, but she is, in fact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. A character who peers through an arrow slit after clearing out the cobwebs can see into the room beyond (area 6D), provided the character has a light source or can see in the dark. Pits. Three
stepping on a pit cover causes it to swing open and falls in unless it succeeds on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. Each pit is 10 feet deep and has a patch of green slime (see chapter 5 of the Dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
cavern has a 10 percent chance of finding a sarcophagus. A group of characters working together must spend at least 10 minutes clearing the sand around the sarcophagus before it can be opened. Then
determined by rolling on the magic item tables in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The first sarcophagus contains four magic items. Roll on Magic Item Table F for each item. If Iymrith stole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
toadstools located in a small clearing protected by the thick forest canopy. It radiates an aura of conjuration magic when scrutinized with a detect magic spell. To determine whether a fairy ring is
ring can bestow this charm once only. Check the Story Tracker: any character who received singing lessons from Palasha the mermaid in chapter 1 has advantage on this check. Activating the Fey Crossing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
and S7) where the characters can collect spell components for Professor Lang. Any character who ventures into the swamp on the west side of this islet stumbles into an area of quicksand. See chapter
. Clearing the Waters. With the scorpion defeated, the characters must pour their holy water from Professor Totsky into the spring. When they do, the liquid from Totsky’s flask purifies the spring, ending the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
section. Use the events you think the characters will enjoy, in any order. Dryad Dance In a clearing lit by energetic fireflies, a group of ten dryads sings and dances. The group welcomes anyone who comes
happened. Other Celebrations There are countless other celebrations around Sylvania. Use the events here and challenges like those outlined in the “Contests” section of chapter 9 to create more festivities and chances for Kopoha to confide in the characters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
clearing. They each wear a brown patch on their cloaks or tunics as they stand listening to a trio of hooded priests who are leading them in strange prayer to “the Black Earth.”
The three hooded priests
occupying Westbridge, is a Black Earth priest. Two Black Earth guards, a hill giant named Lomm, and a gang of six hobgoblins aid him. (See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics.) The group has taken over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
characters search the ruins, there is a 50 percent chance of them finding 1d4 trinkets (see chapter 5, “Equipment,” of the Player’s Handbook). Roll on the Trinkets table or choose appropriate ones
table to determine what type of slime or mold is present (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for details on these threats). Slime or Mold Encounter d6 Encounter 1–3 Patch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
N9. Vistani Camp Several footpaths and horse trails lead to this location in the woods southwest of Vallaki. The woods part to reveal an expansive clearing: a small, grass-covered hill with low
, you can smell the odors of wine and horses that emanate from this central area. This natural clearing serves as a permanent campsite for the Vistani and their dusk elf allies. Map 5.6: Vistani Camp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
to avoid being surprised. Thickets. The thickets around the clearing are difficult terrain, but they aren’t dangerous—just annoying. They provide three-quarters cover to creatures attacking through
first two paragraphs of this chapter with the players at this time. The characters won’t know yet, but Tharden is dead and Nundro is a prisoner in the mine.) The Mysterious Spider. Klarg, the bugbear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Dragon’s Flight Path Map 4.1 shows the dragon’s flight path, which should not be shared with your players unless the characters studied Xardorok’s attack plan in the previous chapter. The dragon is
succeeds in wounding the creature. The dragon uses its radiant breath weapon to strafe the town from the air, never landing. It starts at the east end and slowly works its way westward, clearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
clearing boulders away (either one person clearing boulders for 8 hours, four people clearing boulders for 2 hours, or any equivalent combination). T5: Sparring Chamber Old weapon racks are along this
” section at the beginning of this chapter for more information about its properties. The obelisk’s magical energies enhance the lingering psychic echoes from the mind flayers. These echoes attracted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
between a mortal and the manifestation of a god. As explained in chapter 2, the gods aren’t all-knowing, so theoretical limits do exist on the information a god might be able to pass on to a human
stands alone in a forest clearing.
5 45 A fierce wind blows in a particular direction.
6 46 A character sees distinct figures or patterns in the sky when lightning flashes.
Omens of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
freed Sir Talavar in chapter 2 find a wrapped present on the table, with their names written on the tag. None of the guests has been rude enough to open it. Inside, the characters find a chime of opening
clearing. An arcane sigil is inscribed on the inward-facing side of each stone, and the space between the stones is free of vegetation.
A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
fire from spreading to it. Then they spend the next several days repairing the crane, clearing rubble, and installing rickety ladders to replace the stairs, while Dory devotes himself to plotting revenge
the mud is contaminated. Anyone who falls in must also succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or contract sewer plague (see “Diseases” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The crane’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
recently claimed the tower, having passed over Thundertree while searching Neverwinter Wood for a suitable lair. The giant spider corpses in the clearing are the former residents of the tower, killed
and casks.
This was an herb and alchemy shop belonging to the family of Mirna Dendrar, now a resident in Phandalin (see area R5 in the “Redbrand Hideout Locations” section in chapter 2). All the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
customers weep. For more information about this establishment, see chapter 1. Felogyr’s Fireworks This four-story stone structure constantly streams smoke of unusual colors from various vents and
, with locals standing atop a rocky promontory and dumping their refuse over the edge of the embankment. Instead of clearing the debris away, Torimesh used magic to nurture the local plants, causing a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
tunnels beneath the warehouse were dug as smugglers’ byways. Later, worshipers of That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3) excavated chambers beneath the ground
. Clearing a Path. The trail leads to an area where a cave-in occurred sometime after Teeshe and Boot passed through. To clear the cave-in, the characters work together to move the debris and secure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
over the edge of the embankment. Instead of clearing the debris away, Torimesh used magic to nurture the local plants, causing a forest of green to grow up over the garbage, rusting away debris and
shambling mounds that live in the tanks, churning them as part of the purification process. Mortlock Vanthampur (for more information on Mortlock Vanthampur, see chapter 1 of Baldur’s Gate: Descent






