cling while remain

17. Ruined Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

following features remain: Frescoes. Damaged frescoes cling to the few walls that weren’t destroyed by the chasm’s formation. These frescoes depict obscene orgies between drow and demons. Door Carving. Covering the north door (to area 18) is a silver-inlaid carving of a spider’s web.

Arrival in Hither

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

is built from pale stones that glow faintly from within, towers over the surrounding landscape, but large sections of it have crumbled away. The parts that remain in place are separated by large gaps

leading to and from the Palace of Heart’s Desire. Since Zybilna became frozen in time, the Queen’s Way has gradually fallen apart so that only sections of it now remain standing. The highway is 20

Temple Features

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

central pivots — opening a door creates two gaps about 3 feet wide. No locks remain operable, but the cultists secure some doors with a hasp-and-pin closure. Characters can force open such doors with a

finds that the sides are smooth and slippery. It is very hard to cling to the wall or to climb out, unless a quay is nearby. Light. Cultists illuminate areas they use frequently with continual flame

1. City Entrance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

plaza. If the characters enter the guardhouse, read: Much of the interior has collapsed into rubble. Creepers cling to the walls, and high grasses sprout between the flagstones amid evidence of long

goal is to ambush the characters and capture at least one of them. If they remain out of sight, the yuan-ti launch their attack when the characters try to take their first long or short rest in the

Mausoleum Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

1d4 + 1 rounds. The cultists in area E5 remain where they are but begin their summoning chant. Treasure. The cultists carry 170 gp and 105 ep in loose coins, as well as five potions of healing

. Zombie Lair in Water E3. Wine Cellar Small, round peg holes on the walls are all that remain of the wine racks that once lined this cellar. The cultists use this space to house their mindless dead. There

Tepui Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

moved on long ago but left behind a statue of a forgotten healer. Cloaker. Two pale cloakers that can speak Common and Elvish cling to the statue’s back, disguising themselves as leathery wings. When

is indifferent to the characters and attempts to hide from them if they remain on deck. It tries to flee if cornered within its den. Treasure. Bones and scraps of hide litter the displacer beast’s

M2. Amphitheater

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

. In this dark comedy, three sailors, shipwrecked in the ocean, cling to a coffin. 4 The Lich King’s Revel. A lich king cannot decide which of his three living sons should rule his kingdom, so he throws

before Endelyn and says to her, “Your guests have arrived.” The hag doesn’t waste time with pleasantries (see “Bargaining with Endelyn” earlier in the chapter) and prefers to remain on her balcony. If

8. Made of Stone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

to form a 30-foot-high peak. Gargoyles. Six gargoyle cling to ledges 20 feet up the walls, three at the north end of the cavern and three at the south end. Golems. Two stone golems carved to

remain motionless unless they are attacked or combat erupts in this area, whereupon they fight as allies of the stone golems. The golems are hostile toward any creature that doesn’t look like Halaster or a

The Dark Dominion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

ledges or cling to the high ceiling, attacking with their bows while staying out of the range of melee weapons. A drider retreats if reduced to 60 hit points or fewer. Drow Patrol The characters encounter

seek reinforcements. If the characters remain in the area, the patrol returns with two additional patrols 1d10 minutes later. Drow Spore Servants These drow became infected with Zuggtmoy’s spores and

Slanty Tower

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

that it threatens to keel over. Black brambles surround the base of the tower and cling to its lower half. Hanging from the crenellations on the lower side of the tower’s peak is a large woven basket

shushes them again. If asked why it’s important to remain quiet, he says: “Two serpents are asleep in the brambles, just outside the tower door. If you awaken them, they might put the squeeze on you

Goldwarren Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

the aurumvoraxes. Danger Signs. A large red X is painted next to one cave entrance, a warning from the mining crew formerly working here. Inside the cavern, three patches of green slime cling to the

mother, Zihaya—are holed up in an alcove to the west. They have blocked the alcove entrance with crates and mining gear. The aurumvoraxes ignore them while they remain out of sight. Each survivor uses the

Geode Locations

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

him, and four gargoyles cling to the four nearest columns. Marlos continues incantations until he becomes aware of the characters. Then, he pulls back his hood and attacks. Marlos taunts the characters

and melts away. Ironfang and the portal remain. Encounter with Ogrémoch Marlos Urnrayle appears much as he does in the previous section. When the characters arrive, he holds Ironfang aloft and intones

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

and remain here, they reset the trap within a day after it has been triggered. Secret Stairwell. The secret door behind the east statue is well hidden, requiring a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Perception

the council room of Khundrukar. The door behind the throne leads into a small audience chamber. A large table made of a single stone slab dominates the room’s center, and old tapestries cling to the

Darkhold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

meadows of the Sunset Mountains, and a few farmers who coax fine crops from the soils that cling to the vale’s fields. The settlement’s main source of prosperity is the black stone quarry at the

’ scale have been modified to suit humans (such as stairs and most doors), other things remain titanic. For instance, I have no idea how they managed to open the gates for my entrance without the use

Yun Dynasty Ruins Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Medicine) check can tell they are hundreds of years old and belonged to humans and dwarves who met violent ends. Ropers. Three ropers cling to the ceiling in the southeast part of

raised platform bears a bronze throne decorated with carved dragons holding bronze orbs. Portions of this audience chamber have crumbled, but hints of its former splendor remain. Dragon Throne. The

Maze of Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

one of the characters. The doppelgangers aim to isolate the characters, slowly assuming their identities until none remain. P16: Knock, Knock A few cots lie scattered around this room, as well as a

hidden spear held in place by magic. When a creature enters this room, and every minute afterward until no living creatures or spears remain, ten of the spears shoot from the wall. Creatures in the room

N4. Wachterhaus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

. The door can be pulled open to reveal a stone staircase (area N4g) that leads to the cellar. N4g. Secret Staircase Iron torch sconces cling to the wall of a stone staircase that cuts its way through

cover debts, and the books that remain aren’t particularly valuable. Use the Random Books table (see chapter 4, area K37) to determine the subject matter of a particular book. A section of the

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

of the murdered Szarrs — though stories remain split as to whether the ghosts prey on the Gravemakers or aid them in their duty. Church of Last Hope This combined chapel and asylum in the Twin Songs

much time has passed since that ignominious beginning, tensions remain high between Little Calimshan and the rest of the city, particularly with regard to those Baldurians living in the city proper

Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

untroubled by the concerns of larger nations. They take great pride in their peaceful coexistence with the elves of Cormanthor, and in their ability to remain largely self-sufficient and autonomous even when

century ago. After these tribesfolk were defeated, some of the fierce, mounted warriors who survived the conflict gathered to form the small nation of Yaïmunnahar. Some others cling to the old ways

Nangalore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

roofs fell. The roofs that remain intact have vines and roots hanging down from them. The covered tunnels are only 4 feet high and contain a foot of water. Stone Faces. The four stone visages staring

party member, should it take a shine to the party. The other two chwingas are shy and suspicious of strangers. 4. Ruined Palace Traces of gold-colored plaster still cling to this dome in a few spots

Cave Locations

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

cling to the ceiling. The monsters find scant living prey in the mines and are ravenous. Since the characters are probably looking at the skeletons on the floor, the stirges are likely to get the drop

and under 10 feet of water. These are the remains of a human wizard from old Phandalin who died defending the mines against bandit attackers. Several arrows remain lodged in the skeleton’s ribcage

Scab Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

ceiling, filling a large pool that covers the floor of this chamber. A hunk of scab floats in the blood. Three invisible barlguras cling to the walls of this chamber, their claws digging into the soft

alignment while Lulu is within 60 feet of the door. Lulu herself can open the doors, if need be. If Lulu is alive but not present when the characters try to enter the citadel, the doors remain locked. The

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, its moldering halls reputedly still infested by the ghosts of the murdered Szarrs — though stories remain split as to whether the ghosts prey on the Gravemakers or aid them in their duty. Church of

to Baldur’s Gate as the Baldurians had been to them. Though much time has passed since that ignominious beginning, tensions remain high between Little Calimshan and the rest of the city, particularly

Monastery Locations

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

this room, two remain awake, and two work in area M7. The two monks who remain awake watch to make sure no one sneaks out to raid the kitchen or the distillery, or otherwise behaves inappropriately

isn’t a keyed room is part of the mines. Several rough-hewn mine tunnels converge near this spot, shored up by old timbers. Patches of weird fungus or lichen cling to the walls in places. A soft breeze

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

across ice or wading through frigid waist-deep water toward the docks, eager to raid and pillage. The remaining eight frost giants remain aboard the ship. As townsfolk retreat to the mines or flee across

assault) regroup and launch a second attack 1d4 + 1 hours later, this time leaving no giant behind. The frost giant raid occurs whether the characters remain in town or not. If the characters aren’t

Eternal Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

sparkles between its roots. The smaller oak trees here evoke looming figures because they were all once people before they were transformed into trees by the two barkburrs (see appendix B) that cling to

. They enjoy walking the paths of the hedge maze (area G21) and occasionally assist the Gardener in protecting the domain. It’s been decades since their help was required, but they remain vigilant and

Maelstrom Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

guards to escort the adventurers to the guest quarters (area 3), where they are to remain until summoned. If the characters allow themselves to be taken to area 3, the storm giants stand guard in area 2

, manta rays, and schools of fish. Harmless starfish and sea urchins cling to the walls and congregate around the base of the statue. Characters who examine the statue and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom

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