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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Where to Use Riddles Puzzle-loving antagonists and mischievous monsters are the most common ways to introduce a riddle. Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate riddles into adventures
: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Common.
Arch Gate to Level 9 The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Inscribed on its wall is the following riddle in Common: “What appears once in an hour, twice in a blue moon, and
form neat stacks with narrow aisles winding between them.
Arch. Embedded in the north wall, hidden behind the chests and trunks, is a stone arch. Inscribed on the wall inside the arch is a riddle in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Where to Use Riddles Puzzle-loving antagonists and mischievous monsters are the most common ways to introduce a riddle. Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate riddles into adventures
: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Common.
Arch Gate to Level 9 The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Inscribed on its wall is the following riddle in Common: “What appears once in an hour, twice in a blue moon, and
form neat stacks with narrow aisles winding between them.
Arch. Embedded in the north wall, hidden behind the chests and trunks, is a stone arch. Inscribed on the wall inside the arch is a riddle in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
(60 feet from the group). He says he knows their quest is to slay a great monster. He’ll help them if they solve his two riddles. The first riddle is simple. All they have to do is catch him. He runs
solution is to stop chasing the Lost Knight, turn around, and go back the way they came. Once the group goes back one room, they automatically find the Knight’s second riddle. Second Riddle. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
(60 feet from the group). He says he knows their quest is to slay a great monster. He’ll help them if they solve his two riddles. The first riddle is simple. All they have to do is catch him. He runs
solution is to stop chasing the Lost Knight, turn around, and go back the way they came. Once the group goes back one room, they automatically find the Knight’s second riddle. Second Riddle. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Gate to Level 7 The arch hidden behind the secret door is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Inscribed on the wall inside the arch is the following riddle in Common: “What appears once in an
hour, twice in a blue moon, and never in sunshine?” The answer is “The letter O.” The rules of this gate are as follows: If the riddle is answered aloud and correctly by someone within 30 feet of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Gate to Level 7 The arch hidden behind the secret door is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Inscribed on the wall inside the arch is the following riddle in Common: “What appears once in an
hour, twice in a blue moon, and never in sunshine?” The answer is “The letter O.” The rules of this gate are as follows: If the riddle is answered aloud and correctly by someone within 30 feet of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Languages Celestial, Common
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Traits
Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to
sphinx makes three Claw attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Curse of the Riddle.
Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Radiant damage
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->Monster Manual
Languages Celestial, Common
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Traits
Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to
sphinx makes three Claw attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Curse of the Riddle.
Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Radiant damage
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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
following riddle in Common before vanishing: A crown festooned my dwarven brow.
I rest beneath the mountain now.
Who am I? The answer is “Melair,” the dwarf king who is buried on level 6. The characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
following riddle in Common before vanishing: A crown festooned my dwarven brow.
I rest beneath the mountain now.
Who am I? The answer is “Melair,” the dwarf king who is buried on level 6. The characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. The guardian’s exact form is unknown and changes from encounter to encounter, but its alignment is always chaotic neutral, its Intelligence is at least 16, and it speaks both Common and Giant. You can
safe passage to virtually any location on the Material Plane by one of three methods: answering a riddle posed by the guardian, offering a valuable gift such as a magic item or a secret to the guardian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. The guardian’s exact form is unknown and changes from encounter to encounter, but its alignment is always chaotic neutral, its Intelligence is at least 16, and it speaks both Common and Giant. You can
safe passage to virtually any location on the Material Plane by one of three methods: answering a riddle posed by the guardian, offering a valuable gift such as a magic item or a secret to the guardian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
within 5 feet of the altar. Each awakened snake is unaligned, has an Intelligence score of 10, and speaks Common. The snakes claim to have useful information to share if the characters are willing to
Y’zleth want it found and returned to the niche in the base of the altar. The thief and its kind live in caves that riddle the mountains (see “Geonid Caves”). The snakes warn the characters that they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
within 5 feet of the altar. Each awakened snake is unaligned, has an Intelligence score of 10, and speaks Common. The snakes claim to have useful information to share if the characters are willing to
Y’zleth want it found and returned to the niche in the base of the altar. The thief and its kind live in caves that riddle the mountains (see “Geonid Caves”). The snakes warn the characters that they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
through which they move easily but which hinder larger humanoids. Kobolds also riddle their lairs with traps. The most insidious kobold traps make use of natural hazards and other creatures. A trip wire
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
through which they move easily but which hinder larger humanoids. Kobolds also riddle their lairs with traps. The most insidious kobold traps make use of natural hazards and other creatures. A trip wire
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
) score of 15 or higher detect a cool, fresh breeze from the east. P14e. The words “Knock First” have been carved in Common into a heavy plank door. The bandits in the room beyond (see area P16) wrote
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
) score of 15 or higher detect a cool, fresh breeze from the east. P14e. The words “Knock First” have been carved in Common into a heavy plank door. The bandits in the room beyond (see area P16) wrote
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
the community. Kobolds riddle their lairs with traps, using their gift for tunneling in conjunction with their skill at repurposing found items. Even though these traps are often far more deadly than
the kobolds themselves, the kobolds don’t feel threatened by having these devices in their home, any more than a human is afraid of its vicious but loyal guard dog. The most common traps in a lair are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the community. Kobolds riddle their lairs with traps, using their gift for tunneling in conjunction with their skill at repurposing found items. Even though these traps are often far more deadly than
the kobolds themselves, the kobolds don’t feel threatened by having these devices in their home, any more than a human is afraid of its vicious but loyal guard dog. The most common traps in a lair are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
collectively made a bet with the Raven Queen, a mysterious god of death and memory who dwells on that plane. Accounts of that bet and its outcome vary: some say the Raven Queen answered every riddle the
, Wis +8, Cha +8
Skills Arcana +11, Perception +8, Stealth +7
Damage Immunities necrotic
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
collectively made a bet with the Raven Queen, a mysterious god of death and memory who dwells on that plane. Accounts of that bet and its outcome vary: some say the Raven Queen answered every riddle the
, Wis +8, Cha +8
Skills Arcana +11, Perception +8, Stealth +7
Damage Immunities necrotic
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. “Hello!” the newcomer says brightly. “You’re uninvited, but if you answer my riddle, or better yet tell me one of your own, you can make yourself at home!”
The gregarious little man is Bindle, a
riffler (see chapter 21). He introduces himself and offers the party his card: a nonmagical Jester card. Riddles. Bindle asks the characters a riddle of your creation or one from chapter 4. Alternatively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. “Hello!” the newcomer says brightly. “You’re uninvited, but if you answer my riddle, or better yet tell me one of your own, you can make yourself at home!”
The gregarious little man is Bindle, a
riffler (see chapter 21). He introduces himself and offers the party his card: a nonmagical Jester card. Riddles. Bindle asks the characters a riddle of your creation or one from chapter 4. Alternatively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
cove on one island, and a riddle scrawled in Common on the back of the map reads as follows: High tide it hides,
The moon doth make it rise;
The mast points to the prize,
Watched by feathered
wooden pipe with a strip of parchment stuffed inside it that reads (in Common), “Here lies the treasure of Captain Silbarr Snake-Eyes, legendary pirate of the Sword Coast. A hex upon any who plunder this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
metal frame to hold a beaker in place over an open flame, a glass stirring rod, a small mortar and pestle, and a pouch of common alchemical ingredients including salt, powdered iron, and purified water
(including common attack methods or tactics), financial information, lair location, allies or foes, romantic entanglements, sense of humor, or favorite songs. Alchemist’s Insight At rank 2, you can use an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
cove on one island, and a riddle scrawled in Common on the back of the map reads as follows: High tide it hides,
The moon doth make it rise;
The mast points to the prize,
Watched by feathered
wooden pipe with a strip of parchment stuffed inside it that reads (in Common), “Here lies the treasure of Captain Silbarr Snake-Eyes, legendary pirate of the Sword Coast. A hex upon any who plunder this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
metal frame to hold a beaker in place over an open flame, a glass stirring rod, a small mortar and pestle, and a pouch of common alchemical ingredients including salt, powdered iron, and purified water
(including common attack methods or tactics), financial information, lair location, allies or foes, romantic entanglements, sense of humor, or favorite songs. Alchemist’s Insight At rank 2, you can use an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
speaks Common, with a Bite attack identical to the shrub’s Rake attack except it deals piercing damage instead of slashing damage). Sumai wants Yamzu to stop devouring his livestock, but he doesn’t want
him eating its fish. Thanks to the awaken spell that was cast on him by a friendly druid, Bodger has an Intelligence of 10 and speaks Common. Majera d’Valzey (neutral, female, human noble) from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
speaks Common, with a Bite attack identical to the shrub’s Rake attack except it deals piercing damage instead of slashing damage). Sumai wants Yamzu to stop devouring his livestock, but he doesn’t want
him eating its fish. Thanks to the awaken spell that was cast on him by a friendly druid, Bodger has an Intelligence of 10 and speaks Common. Majera d’Valzey (neutral, female, human noble) from the
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