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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pedestal finds a riddle inscribed on its base. (Give players a copy of handout 15 in appendix E.) Unlike other inscriptions in the trial chambers, this riddle is etched in Common: Comes with sunshine
Leaves with night
Hides in darkness
Does not bite
Always joined to its caster
Never strays from its master
The answer to the riddle (“a shadow”) is a clue to finding the secret chamber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pedestal finds a riddle inscribed on its base. (Give players a copy of handout 15 in appendix E.) Unlike other inscriptions in the trial chambers, this riddle is etched in Common: Comes with sunshine
Leaves with night
Hides in darkness
Does not bite
Always joined to its caster
Never strays from its master
The answer to the riddle (“a shadow”) is a clue to finding the secret chamber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
repelled the attack. Each naga quickly comes to the aid of the other if more intruders arrive. If the nagas are killed, they re-form 1d6 days later, potentially leading to another encounter with the
solve a riddle. The riddle he loudly expounds has no answer; it is simply a series of words that contains a hidden code. “What is NEW when it is made old, brings TROUBLE when first seen by its MAKERS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
repelled the attack. Each naga quickly comes to the aid of the other if more intruders arrive. If the nagas are killed, they re-form 1d6 days later, potentially leading to another encounter with the
solve a riddle. The riddle he loudly expounds has no answer; it is simply a series of words that contains a hidden code. “What is NEW when it is made old, brings TROUBLE when first seen by its MAKERS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Sphinxes In sacred isolation, a sphinx guards the secrets and treasures of the gods. As it calmly regards each new party that comes before it, the bones of supplicants and quest seekers that failed
deems worthy. Round she is, yet flat as a board
Altar of the Lupine Lords
Jewel on black velvet, pearl in the sea
Unchanged but e’erchanging, eternally.
— Riddle of the gynosphinx of White Plume Mountain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Sphinxes In sacred isolation, a sphinx guards the secrets and treasures of the gods. As it calmly regards each new party that comes before it, the bones of supplicants and quest seekers that failed
deems worthy. Round she is, yet flat as a board
Altar of the Lupine Lords
Jewel on black velvet, pearl in the sea
Unchanged but e’erchanging, eternally.
— Riddle of the gynosphinx of White Plume Mountain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
sulfur. The scent comes from four doorways spaced evenly around the room. Each doorway is filled with rusty-orange mist. Between the doorways are four levers set into the walls.
A skeleton lies in the
what they are doing here, then she makes them an offer. If the characters can answer a riddle, Senenura promises to answer one question they have about the tomb. She warns, however, that if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
sulfur. The scent comes from four doorways spaced evenly around the room. Each doorway is filled with rusty-orange mist. Between the doorways are four levers set into the walls.
A skeleton lies in the
what they are doing here, then she makes them an offer. If the characters can answer a riddle, Senenura promises to answer one question they have about the tomb. She warns, however, that if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their enemy is asleep). Although a hag can always resort to attacking with her claws, if it comes to that then something has gone very wrong with her plans. Hag Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait
, or bend the truth a little to suit my needs. 5 I am greatly weakened on the nights of the full moon. 6 I can’t resist a clever riddle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
hallway comes to a dead end 15 feet beyond the purple drape. A six-foot-tall statue of a leering four-armed gargoyle stands against the back wall. One of its arms has broken off and lies on the floor
is a riddle:
Three I need
Then three more
Three more still
Opens the door
The gargoyle statue is impervious to damage and spells, but its broken-off arm is not. If three gemstones are placed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
instincts are valuable, but there are plenty of primal forces in the world — including the unrestrained drive for wealth, power, and everything that comes with it.
THE CORPORATE BARBARIAN
bearing the likeness of a reaper
8 A tiny vial containing a few drops of the homemade ale you’re so proud of
9 A riddle, joke, or verse
10 An IOU, accompanied by you taking something
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
hallway comes to a dead end 15 feet beyond the purple drape. A six-foot-tall statue of a leering four-armed gargoyle stands against the back wall. One of its arms has broken off and lies on the floor
is a riddle:
Three I need
Then three more
Three more still
Opens the door
The gargoyle statue is impervious to damage and spells, but its broken-off arm is not. If three gemstones are placed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their enemy is asleep). Although a hag can always resort to attacking with her claws, if it comes to that then something has gone very wrong with her plans. Hag Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait
, or bend the truth a little to suit my needs. 5 I am greatly weakened on the nights of the full moon. 6 I can’t resist a clever riddle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
instincts are valuable, but there are plenty of primal forces in the world — including the unrestrained drive for wealth, power, and everything that comes with it.
THE CORPORATE BARBARIAN
bearing the likeness of a reaper
8 A tiny vial containing a few drops of the homemade ale you’re so proud of
9 A riddle, joke, or verse
10 An IOU, accompanied by you taking something
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
web of misfortune. To avoid the curse of Beshaba (see below), the characters must not harm Carkuss, they must not be overly kind to him, and they must correctly answer a riddle he asks. If successful
determination) earns the curse. If the characters attack Carkuss, he doesn’t defend himself, hoping that they slay his miserable form so his soul can be free. The Riddle. After initial interactions with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
web of misfortune. To avoid the curse of Beshaba (see below), the characters must not harm Carkuss, they must not be overly kind to him, and they must correctly answer a riddle he asks. If successful
determination) earns the curse. If the characters attack Carkuss, he doesn’t defend himself, hoping that they slay his miserable form so his soul can be free. The Riddle. After initial interactions with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
-diameter holes riddle the floor of the rift. The smell of burnt earth hangs in the air.
The small holes in the floor extend as far down as anyone is capable of probing. 45. Rift Node The rift
widens, creating a cavern-like chamber. Small, two-foot-diameter holes riddle the node. A dim fiery glow shines out of one such hole.
Creature. In the glowing hall rests a fire snake. Belak used magic to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
-diameter holes riddle the floor of the rift. The smell of burnt earth hangs in the air.
The small holes in the floor extend as far down as anyone is capable of probing. 45. Rift Node The rift
widens, creating a cavern-like chamber. Small, two-foot-diameter holes riddle the node. A dim fiery glow shines out of one such hole.
Creature. In the glowing hall rests a fire snake. Belak used magic to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
time. The streams emerge from culverts in the garden walls, but where the water comes from is anyone’s guess. (It is created magically and disappears magically before it can cause the pool to overflow
of “Ever” and “After” is R, and so forth). The riddle hints that the crown should first be placed on the brow of Wrath, the iron hart (see area P10). P9. Envy’s Tower The base of this tower is 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
time. The streams emerge from culverts in the garden walls, but where the water comes from is anyone’s guess. (It is created magically and disappears magically before it can cause the pool to overflow
of “Ever” and “After” is R, and so forth). The riddle hints that the crown should first be placed on the brow of Wrath, the iron hart (see area P10). P9. Envy’s Tower The base of this tower is 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
(Perception) check. Under the scrutiny of detect magic, the door radiates a faint aura of abjuration magic. The door comes open, pivoting into the room, only if someone speaks the answer to the riddle. Once
or some other similarly sized and sturdy object under the pressure plate prevents it from activating. 9. Dragon Riddle Dust fills this hall like a layer of gray snow. In the rounded northern end of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
(Perception) check. Under the scrutiny of detect magic, the door radiates a faint aura of abjuration magic. The door comes open, pivoting into the room, only if someone speaks the answer to the riddle. Once
or some other similarly sized and sturdy object under the pressure plate prevents it from activating. 9. Dragon Riddle Dust fills this hall like a layer of gray snow. In the rounded northern end of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to area X36. He gleefully offers to serve as a guide if the characters correctly answer the following riddle: I come with a smile; In slaughter, I rest; I can be contagious, But my medicine is best
. What am I? The answer to Flutterfoot’s riddle is “laughter.” If the characters give the wrong answer, the gnome sprinkles himself with dust of disappearance, turns invisible, and flees. Lifelike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to area X36. He gleefully offers to serve as a guide if the characters correctly answer the following riddle: I come with a smile; In slaughter, I rest; I can be contagious, But my medicine is best
. What am I? The answer to Flutterfoot’s riddle is “laughter.” If the characters give the wrong answer, the gnome sprinkles himself with dust of disappearance, turns invisible, and flees. Lifelike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
gemstones and veins of ore. Poisonous flora and fauna riddle the jungles, but some still brave the dangers to seek their fortunes. Some of the exotic plants that grow only in Chult fetch high prices
moon” is a palm-sized crescent of platinum inset with electrum, and is worth 50 dragons in the city, 30 dragons elsewhere. Its name comes from its common use in buying large amounts of cargo. Both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
gemstones and veins of ore. Poisonous flora and fauna riddle the jungles, but some still brave the dangers to seek their fortunes. Some of the exotic plants that grow only in Chult fetch high prices
moon” is a palm-sized crescent of platinum inset with electrum, and is worth 50 dragons in the city, 30 dragons elsewhere. Its name comes from its common use in buying large amounts of cargo. Both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
northward. Smaller fissures, holes, and cracks riddle the passage, though even a halfling would find the largest of them a tight fit.
The floor of the corridor is difficult terrain for 20 feet
the same character is submerged in all four pools, that character receives the blessing of That-Which-Endures. This blessing comes in handy later in area 7. Key. To make the key appear, one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
northward. Smaller fissures, holes, and cracks riddle the passage, though even a halfling would find the largest of them a tight fit.
The floor of the corridor is difficult terrain for 20 feet
the same character is submerged in all four pools, that character receives the blessing of That-Which-Endures. This blessing comes in handy later in area 7. Key. To make the key appear, one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
battered robot lays in this abandoned hallway. Small holes riddle the robot’s torso, and its interior sputters intermittently with electrical sparks. Hand tools are strewn about the floor nearby.
A
! It appears I have fallen. Would you mind helping me up?” asks the robot.
This malfunctioning android (aerialist design) was damaged during the ship’s robotic uprising. When a character comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
battered robot lays in this abandoned hallway. Small holes riddle the robot’s torso, and its interior sputters intermittently with electrical sparks. Hand tools are strewn about the floor nearby.
A
! It appears I have fallen. Would you mind helping me up?” asks the robot.
This malfunctioning android (aerialist design) was damaged during the ship’s robotic uprising. When a character comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
with an Intelligence of 3 or higher comes within 30 feet of a water source within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair, the dragon becomes aware of the creature’s presence and location. If the dragon dies
successful save.
Good Hosts. A copper dragon appreciates wit, a good joke, humorous story, or riddle. A copper dragon becomes annoyed with any creature that doesn’t laugh at its jokes or accept its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
with an Intelligence of 3 or higher comes within 30 feet of a water source within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair, the dragon becomes aware of the creature’s presence and location. If the dragon dies
successful save.
Good Hosts. A copper dragon appreciates wit, a good joke, humorous story, or riddle. A copper dragon becomes annoyed with any creature that doesn’t laugh at its jokes or accept its