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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
extinguish their horrific unlife, virtuous faiths and vigilant organizations (like the Order of the Guardians detailed in chapter 3) seal these viscous horrors in magically warded prisons. As ages pass
, though, the knowledge of what these prisons contain and where some lie have been lost. And every imprisoned necrichor understands that its captivity might be lengthy, but time is of little consequence to the ageless.Acid, Necrotic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
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After being robbed by gnomes who had pledged to protect the hoard, a sapphire dragon wyrmling installs new guardians that have no interest in material riches: gelatinous cube
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
immortality. Agents of both groups wander Darkon and beyond, creating shadowy conspiracies to gain magical power and control by any means possible. Order of the Guardians This network of scholars and
monastic caretakers hunts down and puts an end to dangerous supernatural objects, cursed items, and stranger anomalies. In the case of dangers they can’t destroy, the Guardians hope to prevent
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a
return from a raid.
The gaze of the One Eye brings madness to many an orc.
— Elminster
Roleplaying an Orc
When you’re roleplaying an orc, the following tables contain possible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
cultists sealed this room after a disastrous run-in with its undead guardians. On the Stairs The dumbwaiter shaft from area 6 to the stairwell in front of the vault was once used to bypass the long
the ruins. They do not manifest again if destroyed. Treasure The bookshelves contain magical treatises and notes on divination that have withstood the ravages of time. They detail the spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
cultists sealed this room after a disastrous run-in with its undead guardians. On the Stairs The dumbwaiter shaft from area 6 to the stairwell in front of the vault was once used to bypass the long
the ruins. They do not manifest again if destroyed. Treasure The bookshelves contain magical treatises and notes on divination that have withstood the ravages of time. They detail the spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
that unlocks this door. T3: Gem Room This room contains open crates of gems sorted by color and type. Most are neatly faceted, though a few remain uncut.
Guards. This room is part of the guard rotation
hold rolled-up sheets of parchment.
Guards. This room is part of the guard rotation. Roll to determine if a guard is present (as described in “Interior Security”). Shelves of Potions. The four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to the gas, 1d4 guardians of Gorm (see appendix B) eventually discover them and deliver them to the faction’s leader in area B12. Cylinders. The three cylinders in this area are the hollow bases of the
stretches toward a toppled leather pouch just out of reach. Glittering, blue gemstones have spilled from the bag onto the dusty floor.
A dishonest member of the Guardians of Gorm stole riches from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
controlled and can regenerate themselves from those creatures’ blood. Unable to extinguish their horrific unlife, virtuous faiths and vigilant organizations (like the Order of the Guardians detailed in Van
Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) seal these viscous horrors in magically warded prisons. As ages pass, though, the knowledge of what these prisons contain and where some lie have been lost. And every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
controlled and can regenerate themselves from those creatures’ blood. Unable to extinguish their horrific unlife, virtuous faiths and vigilant organizations (like the Order of the Guardians detailed in chapter
3) seal these viscous horrors in magically warded prisons. As ages pass, though, the knowledge of what these prisons contain and where some lie have been lost. And every imprisoned necrichor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in the crate’s sides. These devils burst forth and attack intruders on sight. The other crates in the middle of the cellar contain dried meat, loaves of bread, wheels of cheese, and other assorted
foodstuffs — enough to sustain the Vanthampurs and the cultists in the dungeon for a month. The crates by the south wall contain candles, oil flasks, incense, and rat traps. Six of the barrels contain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
spanning a firelit chasm.
The southeast chasm is described in area E12. A dozen fire temple cultists bunk here, but only four Eternal Flame guardians (see chapter 7) are present when the characters
while the other is sitting at a desk, consulting a tome and writing. Treasure One of the priests carries a potion of fire breath. The footlockers contain a total of 36 sp and 19 gp. E9. Ogre Den Two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
to leave through the doorway to the west, all four crypt guardians burst out to fight until destroyed. The crypt guardians use the revenant stat block with the following changes: They speak Dwarvish
western room contain all the parts for a serviceable suit of plate armor. As this armor is funerary armor for the Talhund, Dumathoin’s faithful are reluctant to attack its wearer. Undead dwarves in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
slots): blindness/deafness, gentle repose, hold person, ray of enfeeblement, spiritual weapon
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, magic circle, speak with dead, spirit guardians, vampiric touch
4th
contain other treasures protected by magical wards, at your discretion. Development If the characters convince Krull to lead them to Arkhan, the tortle guides them safely to the Monument to Tiamat (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Taresson stays with the characters and watches while they search the boxes. They contain the following pieces of information relevant to The Scrivener’s Tale and Machil’s expedition to the ruins of
descended deep to the Haven of the Red Quill. The guardians almost finished us before the door was opened. Gods, how I wish …” The characters are welcome to take or copy any of the documents, but Taresson
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
themselves with the water there before proceeding deeper into the shrine. Altar Guardians. If a character comes within 10 feet of the altar without having washed themself in area C3 within the last 24
succeeds on a DC 17 Strength check can open either sarcophagus—though Ishvern strongly objects. The corpse within each sarcophagus is immaculately preserved, but the burial places contain nothing of value
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
possible. Treasure. The chests are unlocked and contain personal effects. A thorough search turns up the following items: 100 sp, a dagger in a bone scabbard, a wooden mallet, a crude reed flute, and
stacked in wooden racks against the north wall. Three large wooden chests, all closed, line the east wall.
The unlocked chests contain the following weapons: 10 clubs 10 longswords 10 morningstars 7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
furnishings include an unmade bed, a drafting table, and an iron safe (see “Iron Safe” below).
Alcoves. Alcoves to the south contain a poorly draining privy and a modest kitchenette where food molders in
sketches of metal contraptions (including the Simulacrux in area 2).
Rex the shield guardian accompanies Zox wherever he goes. Unlike most shield guardians, Rex doesn’t have an amulet and thus can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
why they are in the Deans’ Wing after hours. If they aren’t convinced by the response, they try to grapple the intruders and eject them from the building. Research. The bookshelves here contain
grip wrapped in thick red rope. If a character takes this item and any Lorehold faculty member sees them using it, the faculty member confiscates it and returns it to this office. Ancient guardians
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
group of wilderness survivalists who preserve the natural order while rooting out unnatural threats. The enclave works to restore and preserve the natural order by keeping the elemental forces of the
before ending in an overgrown field.
The thicket east of this ruin is crawling with twelve twig blights and two needle blights. Any disturbance in the ruined farmhouse (for example, characters rooting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
keep the ogre from tripping over them and to discourage the cave bear from rooting through them. Lowering a basket by using its mechanism requires an action. The baskets contain sheep shears, milk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
this room, which contains wooden crates and barrels that the fire giants brought with them to Ironslag. The crates contain food, and the barrels contain water, rock salt, and ale. Resting against the
mounted on the north wall, 10 feet above the floor. Each shut-off valve is a rusty iron wheel roughly 5 feet across that must be turned a full rotation to stop the flow of water into the cistern south of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
stand guard in this chamber. If the characters made any obvious noise as they descended the stairs (including talking), these guardians try to hide along the walls adjacent to the stairs, behind the
golden urn resting atop a small table and a bookcase stuffed with books and scrolls, many of them old and worn.
The books and scrolls contain arcane formulas, alchemical recipes, ritual instructions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
H3 to cackle madly as they make their way to this cavern. The flameskulls are the animated, fire-wreathed skulls of Netherese wizards transformed into guardians by the will of the Frostmaiden. The
Spire This cave might contain a psychic haunting (see “Psychic Hauntings”). The top of a partially shattered tower rests on its side in the middle of this thirty-foot-high cavern. Long icicles hang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Geode Locations G1. Hall of the Guardians This cave lies at the end of a twisting, declining tunnel that began in area F13 of the Fane of the Eye. The rough walls of this cavern rise to a vaulted
G13. Several barrels and crates stand at the north end of the cavern. They contain water and rations. G13. Bulette Kennels Boulders have been used to build crude, roofless enclosures similar to pens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
target prone, then snaps at it with its powerful jaws to gulp it down. Treasure. The two chests contain a total of 2,200 sp. One holds a potion of climbing, and the other a potion of water breathing
here if they retreated to attack characters who got past them. Treasure. The gricks discarded the inedible portions of their victims in the back of the cave. Rooting through the grisly remains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
) contain additional monsters. The closed doors and stone walls prevent sound from entering these four areas. The creatures within join the battle here at your discretion. 49. Arboretums Luminescent mist
on opposite walls. Torn and burnt pages, bindings, and scrolls form disordered piles in the corners.
Treasure. Rooting around in the wreckage, separate successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) checks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
and can thereafter be opened and closed without the emerald. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check recalls that emeralds are used to contain water elementals. Whenever a
the creature, the creature falls as normal. T17: Jade Serpent Guardians’ Chamber A jade statue stands between this room’s two exits. The statue depicts an armored, feminine figure from the waist up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
protected against intruders by monstrous guardians. Dory lives in the suspended ship. Reaching the ship without magic requires climbing the crane, which takes a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check
foul crimes. Still more scraps of parchment contain scribbles and crude drawings of tentacled monsters — mad visions induced by Dory’s connection to the Whisperer. If the characters saw the drawings on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
plan to get past the Undead guardians in this area. W13: Starry Cavern Glittering minerals in the ceiling of this large cavern catch any light and reflect it back to create the impression of a starry
night sky. Dozens of skeletons—many crushed under fallen debris—are scattered across the floor.
The cave is large enough to contain two freestanding structures. Each of these stone rooms is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
as hunters and guardians of the tunnel. They react as described in area 16. 24. Trapped Access The doors on both ends of the corridor are locked and can be opened by a character who succeeds on a DC
just wide enough to enable Small and smaller creatures to slip through without having to open it farther. Creatures. The two southernmost cells and the one to the northeast contain abandoned giant rat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
vast swamp, while a red dragon might claim the caldera of an active volcano. In addition to the natural defenses of their lairs, powerful chromatic dragons use magical guardians, traps, and
dragons more often contain walrus and mammoth tusk ivory, whale-bone sculptures, figureheads from ships, furs, and magic items seized from overly bold adventurers. Loose coins and gems are spread across a