composed removal grave to her reflect

Lesser Crawling One

monsters

’s pores ought to suffice, and things have learnt to walk that ought to crawl. —H.P. Lovecraft, The Festival A crawling one is composed of thousands of worms and maggots. Each worm is

since devoured by the maggoty horde. The ingested “will” of the mage effectively drives the mass to continue the mage’s foul deeds. Ambition Beyond the Grave. A crawling one arises from

Greater Crawling One

monsters

. —H.P. Lovecraft, The Festival A crawling one is composed of thousands of worms and maggots. Each worm is individually alive and constantly squirms, though, together, they generally hold the

effectively drives the mass to continue the mage’s foul deeds. Ambition Beyond the Grave. A crawling one arises from the baleful will of a dead cultist. When a powerful spellcaster, usually one pledged

Mortuary Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

characters interrupt or otherwise ruin the tune, 1d4 irascible specters emerge from the walls and attack, causing the bards to flee. 10 Three skeleton farmers quietly tend to corpse-white grave

a successful one. 6 A stone golem composed of tombstones tromps down an empty hallway. It lets the characters pass if they etch an epitaph into its frame. 7 A passing animated coffin* exhales a

Mortuary Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

characters interrupt or otherwise ruin the tune, 1d4 irascible specters emerge from the walls and attack, causing the bards to flee. 10 Three skeleton farmers quietly tend to corpse-white grave

a successful one. 6 A stone golem composed of tombstones tromps down an empty hallway. It lets the characters pass if they etch an epitaph into its frame. 7 A passing animated coffin* exhales a

Upper Northedge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

are filled with spire-topped manors and grand estates. A host of rooftop parks and gardens provide lovely spaces to sit and reflect. Shae Lias is arguably the most remarkable district of Upper

Northedge. Its population is largely composed of elves, and it is a bastion of Aereni culture and traditions. The heart of Shae Lias is the Gates of Passage, a grand structure that is both the Aereni

Upper Northedge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

are filled with spire-topped manors and grand estates. A host of rooftop parks and gardens provide lovely spaces to sit and reflect. Shae Lias is arguably the most remarkable district of Upper

Northedge. Its population is largely composed of elves, and it is a bastion of Aereni culture and traditions. The heart of Shae Lias is the Gates of Passage, a grand structure that is both the Aereni

The Knucklebones Gang

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

(Medicine) check allows for the successful removal of the bone. After that, Mickey can walk without moaning or hopping, making Mad Maggie more amenable to assisting the characters. The redcaps and madcaps

reflect that. One might offer a character a severed finger as a token of friendship, then accuse the character of stealing it afterward. Only their love and fear of Mad Maggie keeps the creatures under a

The Knucklebones Gang

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

(Medicine) check allows for the successful removal of the bone. After that, Mickey can walk without moaning or hopping, making Mad Maggie more amenable to assisting the characters. The redcaps and madcaps

reflect that. One might offer a character a severed finger as a token of friendship, then accuse the character of stealing it afterward. Only their love and fear of Mad Maggie keeps the creatures under a

The Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Mythrien Sarath CG Abjuration, mythals Arcana,** Forge,* Knowledge Row of three intertwined rings Naralis Analor NG Healing, suffering, death Life, Grave* White dove Rellavar

Three lines symbolizing waves Sehanine Moonbow CG Dreams, death, travel Grave,* Knowledge, Light Full moon under a moonbow Shevarash CN Vengeance, loss, hatred War Broken arrow over a

The Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Mythrien Sarath CG Abjuration, mythals Arcana,** Forge,* Knowledge Row of three intertwined rings Naralis Analor NG Healing, suffering, death Life, Grave* White dove Rellavar

Three lines symbolizing waves Sehanine Moonbow CG Dreams, death, travel Grave,* Knowledge, Light Full moon under a moonbow Shevarash CN Vengeance, loss, hatred War Broken arrow over a

Conservatory Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

) stolen from Froderic Dartwild’s grave. C16: Attic Gray sheets cover old furniture in this dusty attic. Characters who spend at least 1 minute searching the attic find two life-sized wooden

corner, and an oak door leads to each tower. A five-foot-wide walkway wraps around a convex structure composed of eight large stained-glass windows in lead frames. Each skylight is a work of art, its

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

those within like fun-house mirrors. A door to the west shows the Gem card, while a door to the east displays the Sun card. Though they reflect like mirrors, the shimmering fields aren’t physical

. 19: Knight A being composed of golden light and clad in plate armor rests on one knee in the center of the room. Chains of shadow wrap around its neck, wrists, and waist, binding it to the floor. A

Lost Spire Locations (P9-P16)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

chamber on the lowest level. A detect magic spell reveals a magical aura of enchantment around the amulet. The amulet is a 4-inch-wide disk composed of silver-framed wood, with a rune carved into its

slipped past the basilisk can use the mirror to reflect the basilisk’s gaze. Treasure. Characters who search the room thoroughly find a chest behind the bed. The chest has been made invisible by a spell

Conservatory Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

) stolen from Froderic Dartwild’s grave. C16: Attic Gray sheets cover old furniture in this dusty attic. Characters who spend at least 1 minute searching the attic find two life-sized wooden

corner, and an oak door leads to each tower. A five-foot-wide walkway wraps around a convex structure composed of eight large stained-glass windows in lead frames. Each skylight is a work of art, its

Lost Spire Locations (P9-P16)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

chamber on the lowest level. A detect magic spell reveals a magical aura of enchantment around the amulet. The amulet is a 4-inch-wide disk composed of silver-framed wood, with a rune carved into its

slipped past the basilisk can use the mirror to reflect the basilisk’s gaze. Treasure. Characters who search the room thoroughly find a chest behind the bed. The chest has been made invisible by a spell

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

those within like fun-house mirrors. A door to the west shows the Gem card, while a door to the east displays the Sun card. Though they reflect like mirrors, the shimmering fields aren’t physical

. 19: Knight A being composed of golden light and clad in plate armor rests on one knee in the center of the room. Chains of shadow wrap around its neck, wrists, and waist, binding it to the floor. A

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Cottage Locations The following locations are keyed to Map: Candy Cottage. C1: Porch A covered porch, its planks composed of bright pink wafers, extends from the front of the cottage. The front door

struck a partnership with the hag. The last few pages of the book are blank because Edith’s story isn’t over. At the end of the adventure, the book magically completes its final pages to reflect the

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Cottage Locations The following locations are keyed to Map: Candy Cottage. C1: Porch A covered porch, its planks composed of bright pink wafers, extends from the front of the cottage. The front door

struck a partnership with the hag. The last few pages of the book are blank because Edith’s story isn’t over. At the end of the adventure, the book magically completes its final pages to reflect the

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

hit points. 51–55 One player character’s appearance changes for the next 24 hours to reflect the region’s haunted history. For example, they might manifest the distinctive facial scar associated with a

force tearing free from the creature. These scars can be removed only by greater restoration or wish. 91–95 For 24 hours, a luminous wisp of vapor floats above a corpse or grave in the region. If the

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

hit points. 51–55 One player character’s appearance changes for the next 24 hours to reflect the region’s haunted history. For example, they might manifest the distinctive facial scar associated with a

force tearing free from the creature. These scars can be removed only by greater restoration or wish. 91–95 For 24 hours, a luminous wisp of vapor floats above a corpse or grave in the region. If the

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

of crystal with silver lids, or a scene in the sky depicted in a tapestry composed entirely of pearls. Another way for a family to demonstrate its wealth is by bestowing lavish gifts on other families

instead wear exquisite masks made of precious materials adorned with gemstones. Each noble has a collection of these masks that it wears to conceal its face but still reflect its current mood; an

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

reveal that each of these burial vaults contains only the remains of a king or a queen, moldering garments, a few corroded weapons, and similar worthless items (wererat grave robbers stole anything of

floor in the western half of the area is of porphyry, and the pillars are made of serpentine. Their well-polished surfaces reflect the strange light that permeates the place. The scenes on the west

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

can respond by standing before his sphere and speaking. When he does, his helmeted face manifests, but it’s composed of the sphere’s silvery goo. (For more about Lord Soth, see appendix B.) Unknown to

. Both look out a window at the courtyard to the southeast. Fastened to the throne’s headrest is a mirror that seems to draw light in rather than reflect it. On the rare occasions when Lord Soth