consuming roiling guide to have respective

Doors and Landings

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

Doors and Landings Endless doors along the staircase connect it to destinations throughout the multiverse. These doors function as planar portals (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) and are typically

and their respective doors. The doors and their landings are altered by planar magic, taking on characteristics of their destinations. Red light seeps from the seams of a gloomy, jet-black door to the

Gate-Towns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

dramatically influenced by the realms they border. The towns and their inhabitants vary wildly from each other, mirroring many of the extreme characteristics of their respective planes of influence

. Details on the planes can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The following sections present each of the gate-towns in alphabetical order.

Arrival in Yon

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

Arrival in Yon When the characters first arrive in Yon, read: You stand on a path that wends between rocky crags on a mountainside. The sky is dark and full of roiling thunderclouds. You are greeted

is Motherhorn. What direction the characters go is up to them. Whichever way they choose, they don’t get far before they encounter another friendly guide.

Healthy Competition

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

enhanced medusa for Lynx, or the brains in iron for Sir Ursas (see below for more information on both). Each expedition also has its own mechanical guide. You might use the members of the rival expedition

obstacles along the way, possibly inspiring the characters to do the same. Using the power of a mechanical guide might allow for the creation of particularly devious traps that can be set across space and

Temple Layout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

the overwhelming color of the place is a lifeless, ashen gray, each of the side vaults shimmers dimly blue, green, red, white, or black — the hues of the evil dragons and their world-consuming queen

previously interacted with can be present in their respective chapels in the temple if you wish, but their presence isn’t required. Wyrmspeakers not here are outside leading the Well of Dragons’ defense.

Temple Layout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

dimly blue, green, red, white, or black—the hues of evil dragons and their world-consuming queen. Red Wizards stand in each of the five vaults, chanting and channeling magical force into the central

Severin (levitating) wearing the Mask of the Dragon Queen Any free wyrmspeakers the characters have previously interacted with can be present in their respective chapels in the temple if you wish, but their presence isn’t required. Wyrmspeakers not here are outside leading the Well of Dragons’ defense.

Random Encounters

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

the gray ooze, as described in the Monster Manual). Moldy Quaggoth Spore Servants A patch of yellow mold (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) covers each spore servant

. Each grimlock has sprouted a screaming second head, which has no effect on its statistics. Xorn This creature has been working its way through the rock of the Whorlstone Tunnels, consuming vast amounts

Disposing of Evidence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

seep out of the tree and begin consuming the remains. Each black pudding can devour one gnome corpse in 2 rounds or one human corpse in 4 rounds. The puddings ignore creatures that leave them alone

. The monks don’t stick around to watch the puddings’ feast; they guide the wheelbarrow back to the temple, about 500 yards east of the dump site. If the characters make their presence known, the monks

12. Ras Nsi's Lair

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

plate mounted on the wall is polished to a mirror-like sheen. At night, Ras Nsi (see appendix D) rests here, weakened by the death curse that is slowly consuming him. If enemies corner Ras Nsi

Ras Nsi’s magic teleporters (see “Teleporters"). Treasure Ras Nsi wields a flame tongue longsword and carries a sending stone. The companion stone is in Salida’s possession (see “Finding a Guide"). Ras

Life or Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

sealing their world’s doom). If the characters seek the counsel of allies, use the following information to guide those conversations: Commodore Krux. The giff is adamant that Xaryxis be destroyed. He

all-consuming core. Death of a Star When Xaryxis is destroyed, read: The star flares, becoming a thousand times brighter. Moments later, it is gone. The exploding star destroys everything within

Attitude and Race

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. The result reveals the percentage of the ship’s crew and passengers infected with a disease of your choice from “Sample Diseases” in chapter 8, “Running the Game,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This

trade offer their cargo or services to the characters in exchange for deeds, items, or coin. Use the ship’s purpose to guide what they have to trade. For instance, commercial fishermen might offer a

Death of a Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dungeon Master’s Guide. You can also use the supernatural gifts in Mythic Odysseys of Theros or the Dark Gifts in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft as benefits (with definite drawbacks, in the case of

for a short time. Drinking or bathing in the dragon’s blood; sleeping entombed in the carcass; or consuming the dragon’s heart, brain, eyes, breath-producing organ, or muscle can be an effective way

Xaos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

the reunification of the gith. Considered radicals and outlaws by their fractured people, members of the Sha’sal Khou work secretly in their respective societies, subtly discouraging violence toward

diamond, domed obsidian taverns, and magnesium enclosures that shelter inhabitants from roiling storms of matter and energy. The Cube Recently, a unit of modrons from the far end of the Outlands set out to

3. Main Cavern

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

retreated to their respective enclaves with their goods and livestock. A stream runs nearby, crossed by two stone bridges leading to the drow and Zhentarim enclaves. The stream is 5 feet deep and fed by the

. If the characters delay his departure, he gets angry at them and claims to be an expert Underdark guide, promising to lead them wherever they wish to go. If they accept his offer, he leads them to

The Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

others on a whim. If a domain’s borders are closed, supernatural agitation is obvious to any who approach the Mists. This takes the form of roiling disturbances within the haze, menacing silhouettes

, might share a Mist talisman with adventurers or could know where such an item is located. You can use Mist talismans to guide characters from one domain to another as your adventures require. The

Shadowfell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

in darkness, closing as soon as they feel light’s kiss. Domains of Dread In a far-flung corner of the Shadowfell drifts a hidden expanse of roiling mist and vague semireality. At this eerie edge of the

blamed on the Mists. The following Domains of Dread are among the most infamous. They are described in more detail in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft. Barovia The towering spires of Castle Ravenloft loom

Type

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

magical, such as wyverns and pseudodragons. Elementals are creatures native to the elemental planes. Some creatures of this type are little more than animate masses of their respective elements

Guide. Tags A monster might have one or more tags appended to its type, in parentheses. For example, an orc has the humanoid (orc) type. The parenthetical tags provide additional categorization for

Wilderness Survival

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

Master’s Guide but are repeated here for your convenience. A creature exposed to the cold must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw at the end of each hour or gain one level of exhaustion

clothes are taken off and replaced with dry ones. Frigid Water Rules for frigid water appear in the Dungeon Master’s Guide but are repeated here for your convenience. A creature can be immersed in frigid

Factions in the North

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

their respective lords. Key representatives of the Lords’ Alliance include the canny Lord Dagult Neverember of Neverwinter, the resplendent Lady Laeral Silverhand of Waterdeep, the grave Lord Taern

more information on the calendar of the Forgotten Realms, see “The Calendar of Harptos” sidebar in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This adventure isn’t set at a specific time but is assumed

Wandering Emporium Businesses

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

weeks in advance and can be costly. Mahadi charges from five to ten soul coins for an exotic request, depending on the difficulty involved in fulfilling it. Consuming a meal at Infernal Rapture has the

Larva Farm Z’neth is a bitter, old hobgoblin warlord who buys and sells larvae (see chapter 2 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for statistics). Mahadi facilitated Z’neth’s rise to power, helping him

Supernatural Regions

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

next sunset, the sun doesn’t rise again for 36 hours. During this time, the sky over the region might hold a crimson moon, be obscured by roiling fog, or display blinking, alien stars. 36–40 During

sentient magic item until the character leaves the region. Randomly generate the item’s properties as described in the “Sentient Magic Items” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. 71–75 A spectral force

Forge Level (X16-X26)

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

remains in contact with the throne for 1 hour gains a random form of indefinite madness (see “Madness” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). If this madness isn’t cured within 24 hours, it becomes permanent

in battle with Xardorok and appear to be winning, these duergar help by attacking the other duergar on their respective platforms; if Xardorok appears to be winning, these duergar stay out of the

Icewind Dale Quests

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

Ten-Towns as a skilled wilderness guide. She recently encountered an avatar of the Frostmaiden—a female figure made of snow—that commanded her to find the characters and lead them to their doom. To that

is genuine, Dannika doesn’t realize that consuming dragon bone stew also causes madness, inflicting upon those who drink it the greed and paranoia of a dragon, which can be cured only by a greater restoration spell or similar magic.

Hrakhamar

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

guard outside while the characters rid Hrakhamar of firenewts. If the characters seem underpowered or in need of a guide, Sithi offers to accompany them. She remembers the layout of the forge but

proficiency if none of the characters do. Musharib (see “Finding a Guide") also has the necessary skill. After three failed checks, the box’s impressions are ruined, and the box can no longer be used to mold

Forge Level (X27-X37)

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

(see the “Deep Duerra” sidebar). Dwarves have advantage on this check. The flame rising from the statue’s head symbolizes Deep Duerra’s destructive, all-consuming mind. If a creature uses an action to

random form of short-term madness (see “Madness” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). A creature can be affected only once by the statue, after which it becomes immune to the effect. Chest 8 houses an

Cottage Locations

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

this pantry include a pristine set of Cook’s Utensils, a chef’s hat, and ten bags of flour. A patch of green slime (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) is packed within a jar labeled “Granny’s Sourdough

of a book imparts a taste of the knowledge within, while consuming the tome altogether results in a sugar rush followed by mild cramps and gas. Hag’s Dentures. Uncle Nibblecheek’s dentures popped out

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

from area E11, those creatures take up arms on their respective sides. The salamanders and azers attack the efreeti until he retreats, then turn on each other. Survivors might be influenced to

it to double in size), they decided to avoid the place. The brown mold (see chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide) fills the 20-foot-square section in the southeast

Fortress Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Master’s Guide). 36. High Priestess’s Quarters The floor and walls of this room are tiled in gray, the ceiling in white. In the center of the room stands a white stone table, the top surface covered in

sahuagin champions and the sahuagin complainant leave through the main entrance in the south and travel to their respective posts. Development. Combat in the throne room attracts the attention of a

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