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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
artistic rendering of a dragon, such as a dragon-shaped figurine or a drawing of a dragon, also opens the gate. Characters must be 13th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra
Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 30a on level 15, in the closest unoccupied space next to the similar gate located there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the command runes, effectively rendering them unable to trigger the runes. Any character succeeding on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check senses an intelligence at work, and one can attempt to
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, effectively rendering them unable to trigger the runes. Any character succeeding on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check senses an intelligence at work, and one can attempt to communicate with Esclarotta’s
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes.
This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
proficiency in the Arcana skill or who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check can interpret the runes to realize that these remains are being collected to fuel a huge ritual at a later date—one
Lower Level B10-B13 B10. Ossuary This dark, dead-end chamber holds a mound of charred bones, desiccated body parts, and skulls scattered across a linen sheet. Strange red-black runes mark the sheet’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, stone-walled room contains only a few objects. A five-foot-diameter circle of intricate runes covers the floor. There’s an empty wooden bookstand opposite the door and bronze braziers at the other
philosopher, and she collected many rare specimens to study. She kept examples of common and natural creatures in area M11, and rare or aberrant creatures in this room. The collection includes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
treasury engine, with its canister housed atop the actual engine mounting, rendering it immobile. While investigating the laboratory workings in this area, the devil inadvertently found its brain magically
magic items collected by the monastery over long years can be found scattered throughout the junk in this area, including the following: Kwalish’s journal, which has been promised to the Cartophile (but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
front of the ship. During the Lambent Zenith’s crash, arcane wards should have sealed the safe room’s doors. The safe room is inaccessible while the wards are active. Ward Runes. Two runes hidden on the
ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
arch’s gold inlay can’t be removed. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when a real or illusory dragon touches the arch. An artistic rendering of a dragon, such as a
through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 16 on level 18, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Scarlet Mire is sodden with gore, rendering it difficult terrain. Additionally, creatures in Scarlet Mire that aren’t Undead have disadvantage on initiative rolls. The red mud and boggy terrain of
Scarlet Mire are caused by the glut of decaying bodies beneath the marsh’s surface. Crawling claws skitter through the marsh, grasping at any who pass through. Scarlet Mire is also inhabited by roving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
through 4 but is choked with rubble, rendering it impassable. P11. Upside-Down Laboratory This chamber appears to have been a wizard’s laboratory, as evidenced by the upside-down storage cupboards and
forever lost. P16. Upside-Down Rune Chamber The walls of this chamber are inscribed with interconnected runes and marred with cracks. What is now the ceiling bears similar inscriptions that swirl inward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. (The squirrels come and go through a tiny hole in the floor near one of the cabin’s stilts.) Apart from some scraps of paper and other detritus that the squirrels have collected, the bookshelf holds
gold, and the pendant bears the symbol of two hands cupping the sun. Summer Star Summer Star. This magic item looks like a 6-inch-diameter gyroscope featuring two scorched rings inlaid with runes and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, increasing its Armor Class by 4. 3 Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving throws against spells
DC 13 for category 1, DC 15 for category 2, and DC 19 for category 3) by a specialized grasping appendage on the krasis. It can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time. 6 Hypnotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
faint runes etched among the ornate carvings on the lock. A subsequent DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check to study the runes reveals that they can emit a wave of transmutation magic throughout the room
character notices that the floor in this area shows signs of charring that obscures faint runes. A weak fire trap triggers if any creature enters the area, which radiates evocation to a detect magic spell or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
) crippled by Thayan magic, floats near the ceiling, trying to remain unnoticed while intruders enter. Thaxalia’s central eye and two of its eyestalks have been maimed by the Red Wizards, rendering those eye
on the floor of this cavern, the twisted runes around its edge pulsing with sickly purple light.
A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check allows a character to recognize the runes as symbols
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
charges. You can expend a charge to cast the Calm Emotions spell (save DC 15) from the armor. This armor regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. Grasping Whip Weapon (Whip), Rare You gain a +1
, creating a 15-foot-radius circle of glowing runes centered on the point of impact. While you’re inside that area, your hammer glows with matching runes, and you gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
"Rite of the Arcane Octad"). Y21. Obelisk A sixty-foot-tall obelisk of black stone, its surface covered in arcane runes, projects from the ground. A thin crack has formed on one side, stretching from
(Arcana) check recognizes that the magic runes inscribed on the obelisk represent all eight schools of magic. If the check result exceeds the DC by 5 or more, the character also identifies runes relating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
for it to use a lair action to send forth a grasping tide, pulling the characters into the water in an attempt to infect and enslave them. Dark Altar. The shark hanging above the stairs serves as the
, and start the cycle again. Treasure. The cultists hid treasure they have collected from victims under the topmost step leading down into the pool. The treasure can be discovered with a search of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Repeat step 2 until one team has eliminated all the players on the other team.
Y4. Tower of Abjuration This tower reaches upward like a talon, its stonework studded in chiseled runes. A blue light
shines from its highest window.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of abjuration magic. Runes cover every inch of this tower’s exterior. A glyph for the symbol (insanity) spell is hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
feet (thirty-seven in all, worth 10 gp each) A human wearing a ring of resistance (fire) A half-elf grasping a sack with a burst seam showing silvery coins (471 sp) A human wearing gleaming armor
and other humanoid bodies. 21. Ice Cavern A warning carved into the icy floor in Giant with Dwarvish runes clearly shows that this place is to be shunned. Ten feet beyond where the passage turns to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
weapons they’ve collected
4 1 hill giant and 3 ogres (attitude for all: 1d12) taking turns bowling ettin skulls at sticks stuck in the ground
5 1 hill giant (attitude: 1d6 + 3) dejectedly trying
storm giant oracle who is an ancient enemy
11 1 kraken priest† and 3 deep scions† (attitude for all: 1d4 + 1) studying storm giant runes
12 1 storm giant quintessent† (attitude: 1d12) reading
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. She has collected them since childhood, though they are not valuable. The footlocker holds the attendant’s modest personal effects, including a stuffed cat with green button eyes and a bracelet with
be confirmed by a detect evil and good spell or similar magic. Dark swirls of noxious steam fill this circular chamber, whose floor is taken up mostly by a large reflecting pool. Runes carved into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
behind the southeasternmost statue. It can be found with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. E4. Hidden Vault This vault contains two stone sarcophagi elaborately carved with Dwarvish runes and
this secret area. The Dethek runes on one sarcophagus read, “Rest well, Findon Stonemender. Dream of hammer and chisel echoing in your halls.” On the other, they read, “Beloved Gitte. Heavy are the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
quite a while, and rats have gnawed at them. The bodies have been looted. If someone removes the spear pinning the goblin to the wall, the body slumps to reveal Draconic runes on the wall behind it
. Those who know the Draconic language can read the runes as “Ashardalon.” Secret Door. A trapped secret door leads to area 5. Finding the door requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, strong-willed stalwart that defies it or attacks it, an elder brain sends a blast of overwhelming psychic force to crush the upstart’s mind, rendering the creature a thoughtless, drooling shell
its will. But no two elder brains are alike, and each presides over its colony according to its own unique personality and storehouse of collected knowledge and experience. Some elder brains reign as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
one wall. The shelves are lined with trinkets that the storm giants have collected from ships that were drawn down into the sinkhole (area 1). Treasure A golden astrolabe of gnomish design (worth 2,500
petrified wood. Stacked on them are scores of 4-foot-diameter, 600-pound rocks engraved with Dethek runes (the Dwarvish script). These stones have various discoveries recorded on them, including the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cloaker has collected all the valuables left in the area, as well as the wealth of its victims. It has amassed coins and valuables worth 150 gp. A6. Plaza of Vergadain The worn image of a smiling dwarf
Moradin Several streets converge on a plaza, in the center of which stands a thirty-foot-tall granite statue of Moradin grasping a great stone lantern in an outstretched fist. A bright light emanates