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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
dead tree cover a vast area surrounding the sapling. The roots bristle with immense thorns, some up to 5 feet long. The roots can be climbed easily, but a creature that moves more than half its speed on
its turn while within 5 feet of the roots must succeed on a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check or take 11 (2d10) piercing damage. Sapling. The Worldroot Sapling stands in a clearing created by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
contested by the goblins’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score to avoid being surprised. See the Basic Rules for more information on ability check contests. Thickets. The thickets around the clearing are
difficult terrain, but they aren’t dangerous—just annoying. They provide half cover to creatures behind them. (See “Difficult Terrain” and “Cover” in the Basic Rules for more information.)
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->Storm Lord’s Wrath
adventurers called the Swords of Leilon. When the House of Thalivar released its monsters, the Swords fought to cover the escape of the townsfolk. They died, becoming ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins
House of Thalivar, a wizard tower, rises like a beacon, four times the height of every other building. The town lies in ruin, but the settlers from Neverwinter work quickly, clearing and reconstructing.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
called the Swords of Leilon. When the House of Thalivar released its monsters, the Swords fought to cover the escape of the townsfolk. They died and became ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins. They now watch
every other building. Some lots still lie in ruins, but the settlers work quickly, clearing and reconstructing.
Visitors with coin to spend are welcome in Leilon, and adventurers are the settlers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
and clearing out the dragon hatchery. Returning to Greenest, resting, and traveling to Elturel account for eight to ten more days. Unless the characters walked to Elturel or lounged for days in
dawn the next morning. They are also provided with 50 gp each to cover expenses on the trip. If the characters turn down this mission, Frume makes some remarks about how they aren’t the people he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
abandon the wheelbarrow and take cover behind trees, hoping to draw the characters into melee range. Perhaps foolishly, they stay and fight—eager to put their new training to the test. If they are
warm singing fills the air. Beautiful fey forms step out from inside the trees surrounding the clearing. They raise their hands in a gesture of peace and smile at you.
Treasure. The dryads are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
and clearing out the dragon hatchery. Returning to Greenest, resting, and traveling to Elturel account for eight to ten more days. Unless the characters walked to Elturel or lounged for days in
at dawn the next morning. They are also provided with 50 gp each to cover expenses on the trip. If the characters turn down this mission, Frume makes some remarks about how they aren’t the people he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Dark Justice Refrum has few friends in the district, and he is eager to enlist the characters’ aid in clearing Jarme Loveage’s name. Refrum attended Jarme’s execution the previous day, and the memory
Jarme’s execution. The authorities were quick to ship the body to the mortuary for cremation, as if trying to cover up the event — and Refrum sees this as evidence that a sinister conspiracy in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
. A crystal barrier, its curved surface swirling with light and colors, forms a strange sky overhead.
A single path leads away from this area toward the clearing in area C2. Portal. The portal
remains open. Characters can use it to return to the woodland pool at any time. C2: Misty Clearing The passage widens to form a larger, misty chamber enclosed by walls of thorns, with three more passages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters have been having: You stand at the center of a forest clearing. Clashing steel echoes from the thicket beyond. As you look around, you realize piles of bodies cover the ground. One of the
surrounding vegetation, creating an unnatural clearing similar to the one in the characters’ visions. The cleared plants also reveal overgrown ruins nearby: A crumbling stone structure lies among the
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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the following: The path ends at a clearing before an immense waterfall. It cascades down the tepui’s cliffs into a pool coated with oily, gray slime. Dense mist hangs above the pool.
The water of
reach the deck of the shattered vessel. Vines cover the ship’s shattered hull. Little more than a moldy deck and toppled masts remains. Bits of frayed rope and broad scraps of patchwork fabric litter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
herbalism kit and a set of alchemist’s supplies. Northwest Chamber. Snores are audible from the room to the northwest, which is a rough barracks. Sixteen small pallets of matted fur cover the floor. Two
upon terrified people. Soil and compost cover half the chamber’s floor, which allows a variety of feeble plants to grow. A bench containing simple gardening implements stands along the west wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
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
commanding their underlings to cover their retreat. Defense of Triboar After receiving reports of orcs attacking ranches to the southeast, Lord Protector Darathra Shendrel sends the Twelve to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
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
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 that’s slightly drier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
through a fey crossing by entering a clearing, passing through the surface of a pool, stepping into a circle of mushrooms, or crawling under the trunk of a tree. A few warlocks seek out such places to
power and influence for me. Slay, and let the rot cover all. Fear me, and obey.” Tyranthraxus, also called the Possessing Spirit and the Flamed One, seeks to rule the world through the bodies of others
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
, and so on—the goblins in area H2 notice and attack them through the thicket, which provides three-quarters cover. H2: Goblin Guard Post When the characters cross to the east side of the stream, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
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
Zhentarim safe house in Bryn Shander. Skath, his faithful tiefling militia captain, is one of many sacrificial pawns left behind to cover his escape. Dragon Damage. The Targos militia, the toughest
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
Shelves cover the stone walls of this room from floor to ceiling. Sagging books that have been reduced to little more than scraps and dust fill the shelves, although a few books bound in metal have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
former trap cover the door to this room and the wall around it. This magical trap was recently triggered by a ghoul, whose outline is visible among the scorch marks. The door is ajar and safe to open
party can spend 10 minutes clearing the rubble to gain access to the east side of the hall. Twisting Tunnel. Beyond the rubble is a narrow tunnel just large enough for a Medium creature to squeeze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
concentrated effort. Turtle Shell. Halflings cluster together and cover each other with shields, washtubs, wheelbarrows, coffer lids, or anything else that can deflect a blow. Troll Knocker. A few halflings act
as bait to lure a troll or other large creature into a clearing where the rest of the group can hurl stones at it from concealment to confuse the monster, persuading it to seek other prey. Swarming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cover or foliage to shine on a specific spot.
3 23 A pegasus appears and invites a character to touch it.
4 24 The sun remains in the same place in the sky for far too long.
5 25 The
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->Dragon Delves
himself in the rubble along with an Earth Elemental he summoned from the Stone of Controlling Earth Elementals in his hoard. The elemental obeys the dragon’s commands. Both have Total Cover. While
to his hoard (area S12) or leaving the outpost. The dragon values his own life more than his hoard. He holds a grudge against those who force him to flee, however. Clearing the Rubble. A character can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
use the statues for cover from the dragon’s breath; see “Cover” in the Basic Rules.) Consider having the wyrmling deliver short lines of dialogue on each of his turns, inspired by the following
access the secret library. To access the rubble, the characters must climb down from area D5 or swim to the bottom of this spire and climb up from the water. Clearing the rubble takes one character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
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Clearing the dust from the furniture shows that all the pieces are constructed of heavily lacquered wood. Half are afflicted with dry rot, but the other pieces are in good condition. The side table
functions as an Ioun stone (awareness). The books in the library amount to nearly ten thousand volumes and cover a host of subjects including arcana, history, and nature. If the characters want to sell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
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
white and black specimens among them. Glistening spiderwebs cover the rosebushes.
The webs belong to three ettercaps that recently crawled up from the forest of Thither. They lurk under the soil
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
Abyssal and Infernal. It contains nonmagical prayers to Tharizdun, and a folded scrap of parchment tucked inside the front cover with a note written in Infernal: This book contains all the invocations and
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
further his own plots. Though rarely home, he boards four alchemist lackeys in the building, along with several guards, using the secret passages to cover their comings and goings. Their only job is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pit fills and eventually clamber out. Trap C. Nearly invisible runes cover the floor in this area. The runes radiate conjuration to a detect magic spell or similar effect, or can be detected with a
. 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: Descent into Avernus
, 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
, along with several guards, using the secret passages to cover their comings and goings. Their only job is to uncover and map out as many of the building’s secrets as possible — one of the histories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
them from emitting Abyssal energy. A Hallow spell cleanses the pillars, accomplishing the same feat. G9: Glowing Grotto Unusual fungi and lichen cover this irregular cavern. The growths are limned in
the centaurs escape the canyon. Escaping the Canyon. The characters can escape the canyon by the following means: Clearing the Rubble. A character who inspects the rubble and succeeds on a DC 15
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
. Parapets on the rooftop provide cover for humanoid archers as well, and the broad open space that they surround offers room for training and sparring. Grass-covered ridges separate different training
in important but apparently unrelated tasks. They might kill or drive off a monster that is lairing in an abandoned arrester station (unwittingly clearing the way for a Dimir agent to be placed in the






