contain runes guard to her received

Dragongleam

Magic Items Tyranny of Dragons

This spear is enchanted with 10 charges of a daylight spell for use in twilight or dark forest underbrush. The command phrase is “Tiamat’s eyes shine,” written in Draconic runes on the spear’s cross guard.

Animated Coffin

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

. Natural ambushers and tireless sentries, animated coffins guard ancient necropolises, family crypts, and the lairs of powerful Undead. A cautious vampire might sleep in an animated coffin to evade hunters

table presents some contents an animated coffin might contain when encountered. Animated Coffin Contents d6 Contents 1 1d4 swarm of bats 2 1d4 Skeleton;skeletons packed like

Young Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, which can contain ancient relics of immense power. Creating a Sapphire Dragon Use the Sapphire Dragon Personality Traits and Sapphire Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive

trying to teach them military tactics. 3 A druid summoned galeb duhr to guard a young sapphire dragon;young sapphire dragon's hoard in exchange for the dragon controlling the giant spider

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received. Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds

of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation

6. Loot

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

to its final destination. When the characters arrive, there is no one here, but there are several closed crates awaiting transport. Most of the crates contain commercial goods like cloth, crafted

runes on the edge of the lid, which can be noticed with a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The runes can be deactivated with a dispel magic spell, or carefully filed away with a DC 15 Dexterity

6. Loot

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

to its final destination. When the characters arrive, there is no one here, but there are several closed crates awaiting transport. Most of the crates contain commercial goods like cloth, crafted

runes on the edge of the lid, which can be noticed with a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The runes can be deactivated with a dispel magic spell, or carefully filed away with a DC 15 Dexterity

Torm's Bridges

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

spans the chasm. Holy runes etched into the stonework of the bridge indicate that the structure has been consecrated in the name of Torm, god of courage and self-sacrifice. Six infernal creatures stand

guard at the center of the bridge, scanning in all directions. Each bridge is guarded by an infernal force tasked with cutting off any assistance between the east and west sides of the city. Each

Torm's Bridges

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

spans the chasm. Holy runes etched into the stonework of the bridge indicate that the structure has been consecrated in the name of Torm, god of courage and self-sacrifice. Six infernal creatures stand

guard at the center of the bridge, scanning in all directions. Each bridge is guarded by an infernal force tasked with cutting off any assistance between the east and west sides of the city. Each

Character Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

outsiders to Akharin Sangar to supplement the city’s guard during the festival. The group in power trusts that competent adventurers from outside the city will have no connection to the local revolutionary

factions. Midnight Sun. An ally of the characters has received permission to visit Akharin Sangar and witness a periodic event in which the moon shines like the sun. This ally asks the characters to escort them on a scholarly or religious expedition.

Character Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

outsiders to Akharin Sangar to supplement the city’s guard during the festival. The group in power trusts that competent adventurers from outside the city will have no connection to the local revolutionary

factions. Midnight Sun. An ally of the characters has received permission to visit Akharin Sangar and witness a periodic event in which the moon shines like the sun. This ally asks the characters to escort them on a scholarly or religious expedition.

17. Armory

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

Dragongleam, is enchanted with 10 charges of a daylight spell for use in twilight or dark forest underbrush. The command phrase is “Tiamat’s eyes shine,” written in Draconic runes on the spear’s cross guard.

17. Armory

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

Dragongleam, is enchanted with 10 charges of a daylight spell for use in twilight or dark forest underbrush. The command phrase is “Tiamat’s eyes shine,” written in Draconic runes on the spear’s cross guard.

13. Grand Vestibule

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

ceiling by iron chains is a 20-foot-long iron horn with etched Dwarvish runes coiling around it. The giant horn weighs 2 tons. It dangles 20 feet above the floor on three thick, 5-foot-long iron chains

. The Melairkyn dwarves forged the horn and placed it here to guard the treasure in this hall (see “Treasure” below). A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of conjuration magic around

Forsaken Deep Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

retreat’s flooded library holds five crystalline, coral archives that contain knowledge preserved in crackling lightning. The formations are 10 feet across and 20 feet high. Two are shattered and useless

spirits of the slain storm giants congregate in this chamber, harmlessly but mournfully wailing their sorrow. A circle of Giant runes on the floor hums softly (see “Storm Call” below). Trench. The oceanic trench dives into darkness (see “Planar Crossing” below).

13. Grand Vestibule

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

ceiling by iron chains is a 20-foot-long iron horn with etched Dwarvish runes coiling around it. The giant horn weighs 2 tons. It dangles 20 feet above the floor on three thick, 5-foot-long iron chains

. The Melairkyn dwarves forged the horn and placed it here to guard the treasure in this hall (see “Treasure” below). A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of conjuration magic around

16. Arch Gate to Level 15

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

wall above the arch are the following words in Draconic: “Only a dragon can unlock this gate.” Fountains. Alcoves to the west and east contain stone fountains, each carved to look like a perched

Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 30a on level 15, in the closest unoccupied space next to the similar gate located there.

16. Arch Gate to Level 15

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

wall above the arch are the following words in Draconic: “Only a dragon can unlock this gate.” Fountains. Alcoves to the west and east contain stone fountains, each carved to look like a perched

Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 30a on level 15, in the closest unoccupied space next to the similar gate located there.

Forsaken Deep Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

retreat’s flooded library holds five crystalline, coral archives that contain knowledge preserved in crackling lightning. The formations are 10 feet across and 20 feet high. Two are shattered and useless

spirits of the slain storm giants congregate in this chamber, harmlessly but mournfully wailing their sorrow. A circle of Giant runes on the floor hums softly (see “Storm Call” below). Trench. The oceanic trench dives into darkness (see “Planar Crossing” below).

Vault Locations

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

area T1 is locked. Each guard in the vault has a key that unlocks this door. Trapped Safes. The two document safes in this room contain secret information about local nobles and government officials

provide comfort for off-duty guards. The room includes a table and chairs for eating, a couch and several chairs for lounging, and a privy. A trunk on the east wall contains a dozen spare guard

25. Hobgoblin Guards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

25. Hobgoblin Guards Guards. Two hobgoblins stand guard here, one in front of each door. They attack intruders, ganging up on one enemy at a time. Arch. A stone arch embedded in the middle of the

triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 49 on level 9, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

Vault Locations

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

area T1 is locked. Each guard in the vault has a key that unlocks this door. Trapped Safes. The two document safes in this room contain secret information about local nobles and government officials

provide comfort for off-duty guards. The room includes a table and chairs for eating, a couch and several chairs for lounging, and a privy. A trunk on the east wall contains a dozen spare guard

4. Elf Quarters

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

occasion, and a knight and mage who are Chuth’s playthings. If the characters have entered the caverns undetected, any elves not on guard duty (see area 2) are here. As long as no alarm has been raised

. If the characters received the garlands from the druid and place them on the elves, this automatically convinces them to safely flee. Forgotten Shrine An ancient shrine stands in the southwest corner

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

drives immediate action. The characters might join her, Simbon, and a group of guards in a surprise visit to Kedjou’s chambers, where the high priest is caught off guard. His research notes—matching the

runes in the Goldwarren—are discovered. The high priest is quickly taken into custody. In the aftermath of Kirina’s and Kedjou’s arrests, Prince Simbon thanks the characters for supporting him and

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

drives immediate action. The characters might join her, Simbon, and a group of guards in a surprise visit to Kedjou’s chambers, where the high priest is caught off guard. His research notes—matching the

runes in the Goldwarren—are discovered. The high priest is quickly taken into custody. In the aftermath of Kirina’s and Kedjou’s arrests, Prince Simbon thanks the characters for supporting him and

10. Royal Armory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 9 on level 5, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Armor and

Weapons The racks contain a total of twenty suits of dwarf-sized scale mail, twenty battleaxes, twenty war picks, and twenty steel shields emblazoned with the symbol of Dumathoin. All the equipment

25. Hobgoblin Guards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

25. Hobgoblin Guards Guards. Two hobgoblins stand guard here, one in front of each door. They attack intruders, ganging up on one enemy at a time. Arch. A stone arch embedded in the middle of the

triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 49 on level 9, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

10. Royal Armory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 9 on level 5, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Armor and

Weapons The racks contain a total of twenty suits of dwarf-sized scale mail, twenty battleaxes, twenty war picks, and twenty steel shields emblazoned with the symbol of Dumathoin. All the equipment

6. Annam's Temple

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

archway is 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. Six different runes are carved into it, each one inlaid with mithral, and a glowing mist fills the arch. Niches in the walls on either side of it contain empty

weight of each weapon and the archway rune associated with each weapon (see “Archway and Runes”). Each statue has AC 20, a damage threshold of 10, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The statue of

6. Annam's Temple

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

archway is 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. Six different runes are carved into it, each one inlaid with mithral, and a glowing mist fills the arch. Niches in the walls on either side of it contain empty

weight of each weapon and the archway rune associated with each weapon (see “Archway and Runes”). Each statue has AC 20, a damage threshold of 10, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The statue of

40. Arcturia's Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

help, Arcturia pressed the demon into service. Its primary task is to guard the lich’s phylactery. While in pedestal form, the demon is unaffected by the weapon of mass disintegration in area 37

spellbooks that Arcturia has accumulated over the years. They contain most of the wizard spells in the Player’s Handbook, plus any others of your choosing. All the 8th-level and 9th-level spells that

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