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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
sprout out from their rounded frames in all directions. Their heads contain ten eyes to readily observe the operations of surrounding base modrons. In emergencies, a decaton can discharge a bolt of
modrons hold leadership positions, maintaining order in Mechanus and the realms beyond. For more information on modrons, see the Monster Manual.
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
contain numerous caves, two of them large enough for Klauth to shelter in. He keeps his legendary hoard in tunnels beneath one cavern, which can be entered only by lifting or pushing aside a massive slab of
might rival him in power, in a fighting style marked by sudden attacks and just as sudden disappearances.
Klauth spends many waking hours scrying Faerûn with his spells, and he probably knows more
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
century old.
Suggested Characteristics
Few archaeologists can resist the lure of an unexplored ruin or dungeon, particularly if such a site is the source of legends or is rumored to contain
searching it for secret doors.
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When I’m not exploring dungeons or ruins, I get jittery and impatient.
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I have no time for friends or family. I spend every waking moment thinking about
Tortle
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The Tortle Package
related to a god and choose to worship that deity. In the Forgotten Realms, tortles are especially fond of Eldath, Gond, Lathander, Savras, Selûne, and Tymora. In the Greyhawk setting, they
put to use when building forts to contain their offspring.
Although they spend a considerable portion of their lives in isolation, tortles are social creatures that like to form meaningful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Interesting Things About The Wastes Stories tell of the lost city of Ashtakala, a citadel of fiends still populated by rakshasas. The libraries of Ashtakala contain arcane secrets and details about
the Draconic Prophecy and its vaults hold untold treasures. The Demon Wastes contain portals to Khyber—specifically, to demiplanes within Khyber. These are similar to the layers of the Abyss in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
adventure. It also introduces the world of the Forgotten Realms, one of the game’s most enduring settings, and it teaches you how to run a D&D game. The Basic Rules contain the rules you need to adjudicate situations that arise during the adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, littered with scores of wooden coffins, is difficult terrain. Some of the coffins are intact, while others have fallen apart with age. Most are empty, but three of the coffins contain resting vampire
spawn named Deviana, Ezra, and Yuri. Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) check can move through this room without waking the spawn. Otherwise, all three awaken and attack. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. On the world of Ansalon, Southern Ergoth and the Northern Wastesboth contain arid stretches where Cynidicea might have existed. Forgotten Realms. The ruins of Cynidicea might lie among the dunes of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
information about this entrance to Undermountain can be found in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. The upper floors of the Yawning Portal contain comfortable, nicely appointed rooms for guests. Durnan, the
proprietor, charges standard prices for food, drink, and lodging (see chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook for costs). The Yawning Portal attracts adventurers from every corner of the Forgotten Realms and the D&D multiverse. Not sure who a numbered character is? Go to Appendix C for the answer key.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
determining the fate of millions in the Material Plane and even places beyond. Characters traverse otherworldly realms and explore demiplanes and other extraplanar locales, where they fight savage balor
demons, titans, archdevils, lich archmages, and even avatars of the gods themselves. The dragons they encounter are wyrms of tremendous power, whose sleep troubles kingdoms and whose waking threatens
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
earth are strong or weak, are bearing a load or are safe to excavate, or are likely to contain minerals or offer access to water. This ability enables them to fashion secure homes in places where other
waking time is spent working, adversarial kobolds rarely have opportunities to exchange insults, let alone come to blows over their differences.
Kobolds choose mates primarily for convenience. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
creatures to pass through the cavern, so the Stonecloaks avoid this area. Casting a spell of 1st level or higher in this cavern has a chance of waking the mummy lord equal to the spell’s level × 10 percent
. If intruders flee, the mummies pursue. If the mummies awaken, so too does Gorka Tharn. 6c. Mummy Lord’s Crypt Niches. Niches carved into the walls of this damp 20-foot-high cavern contain hundreds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
in module X9, The Savage Coast, which was set in the world of Mystara. Tortles, like most other adventurous races, can appear on any D&D world. In the Forgotten Realms, the peninsula of Chult and the
specific circumstance, as described in the text.
The Monster Manual, Volo’s Guide to Monsters, and Tomb of Annihilation contain stat blocks for most of the creatures found herein, and a handful of new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Domains Sinister demiplanes known as domains constitute the realms of Ravenloft. These domains vary widely, but they share a number of common features: Domains Are Finite. The domains vary in size
. Domains Hold Darklords. Domains exist to contain and torment a villain. Though Darklords exert control over their domains, they are each tormented by a personal terror playing out in their realm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
eight soldiers’ backpacks. Treasure. The packs contain three potions of healing, five healer’s kits, and 123 gp. However, these items belong to the solders, and Gallio won’t be pleased if the
most of his waking hours in here, attempting to decipher Thalivar’s coded research notes (see area H6). See “Dealing with Gallio Elibro” for advice on roleplaying the wizard if he’s present when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
attention.
Levels 11–16. Finally, the characters discover an ancient Temple of the Elder Elemental Eye deep beneath the cults’ separate temples, and they strive to contain the damage wrought by the cults
’ activities and thwart the cults’ evil leaders before these leaders unleash an apocalypse.
Though this adventure is set in the world of the Forgotten Realms, it includes notes on how you might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
of this feature at a time. You can choose to end the vibrations harmlessly without using an action. MONASTIC ORDERS
The worlds of D&D contain a multitude of monasteries and monastic traditions. In
lands with an Asian cultural flavor, such as Shou Lung far to the east of the Forgotten Realms, these monasteries are associated with philosophical traditions and martial arts practice. The Iron Hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
chicken’s foot. These thin books contain handwritten accounts of every terrible future that Endelyn has glimpsed using the Orrery of Tragedies in area M14. These accounts are written by Endelyn
after Endelyn has died, the paper is lying on the floor in plain view. Written in the Elvish script, it reads: Every morn when Skabatha rises,
The one first seen by her waking eyeses
Is swiftly forgotten like some fleeting swain
And shan’t be remembered ’til she sleeps again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
three identical storerooms. Each room is long and narrow with iron storage carts along the walls. The storerooms and their contents are detailed below. F4a: Food. The carts in this room contain flour
, dried vegetables, salted meats, and wine. These stores are worth 20 gp total. F4b: Fuel. The carts in this room contain coal, oil, wood, and charcoal. These stores are worth 15 gp total. F4c: Raw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
giant’s waking hours are taken up with meeting its responsibilities, whether that is a low-ranking pursuit or an artistic one. A tribe’s chieftain or another leader such as a shaman determines when the
tribe’s guards and hunters are on or off duty. Other giants align their sleeping and waking schedules with stone giants higher in the ordning from whom they seek to learn. Masters of the arts can ask
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the region of the Central Flanaess. The mountains contain some of the richest gem and precious metal deposits in Eastern Oerik. The humans, dragonborn, dwarves, gnomes, halflings, goblinoids, goliaths
, and orcs that live in these mountains and their foothills are subjects of the realms that surround the mountain range, but they often band together to deal with greater threats on both sides of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
available, possibly from an inn or a trading post. Other goods are available from traveling merchants. Organizations: A village might contain one or two temples or shrines, but few or no other organizations
Realms, Sharn in Eberron, and the Free City of Greyhawk stand as vital beacons of civilization in the D&D worlds.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
remind us of the fallen cities and empires of the past. The High Forest once sheltered three great elven realms beneath its boughs, and the bones of those empires still lie tangled in its roots. Many
often goes awry here, and the caverns deep beneath the site are rumored to contain all manner of magical portals. If it isn’t the elves, the fey, or the trees themselves watching visitors, it might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
used for research in centuries past. The sculpture depicts the planet of Toril (the world of the Forgotten Realms), its moon (called Selûne), the sun, and seven other planets, as well as one comet with
avoid waking Sparkrender as long as at least half of them succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity (Stealth) check. If the characters try to turn the statues (see “Hidden Entrance” below) without waking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
fight with the town militia. Any character who succeeds on a DC 8 Dexterity (Stealth) check can creep around in the cave without waking the ogre. The character must repeat the check after disturbing an
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->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
they are found guilty they are dispatched to Malbolge to endure years of torment. That Glasya is both prison warden and the Nine Hells’ most notorious criminal is evidence that in the infernal realms
contracts contain loopholes. In return for giving their souls to her instead, such individuals learn how to break the contract and negate whatever price the contract says they must pay.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Mysterious Visitors The details of this adventure hook assume that your D&D campaign is based in or near Daggerford, a town on the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms, but you can change the location
, which contain their belongings but nothing of value. The Dancing Fire Stanimir introduces himself and welcomes the characters to his camp. If they deliver Duchess Morwen’s warning, read: Stanimir laughs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
of a mythic fantasy campaign: Divine Trials. Seeking a gift or favor from the gods, the adventurers undertake a series of trials that lead them to the realms of the gods, where the adventurers can
, unaware that this relative’s enemies are after the item. Pirates and Privateers. A new monarch cracks down on piracy by commissioning privateers and naval officers to hunt pirate ships. The Waking Deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
resembling clipboards are inspecting the capsules, nine of which contain unconscious humanoids.
The mind flayers are tasked with ensuring that the equipment in this room is functioning properly
it, the creature can repeat the DC 17 Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns, waking on a success. The creature also awakens if it takes damage in the real world, but not if it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
name on that page, which can contain a number of names equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one name). When any creature whose name is on the page is reduced to 0 Hit Points but not killed
for your pact weapon only. With that feature, you can attack twice with the weapon instead of once when you take the Attack action on your turn. Visions of Distant Realms Prerequisite: Level 9+ Warlock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
name on that page, which can contain a number of names equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one name). When any creature whose name is on the page is reduced to 0 Hit Points but not killed
your pact weapon only. With that feature, you can attack twice with the weapon instead of once when you take the Attack action on your turn. Visions of Distant Realms Prerequisite: Level 9+ Warlock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
drought, low water levels in a lake reveal previously unknown ancient ruins that contain a powerful evil. Levels 17–20: Masters of the World At this tier, adventures have far-reaching consequences
, possibly determining the fate of millions on the Material Plane and even places beyond. Characters traverse otherworldly realms and explore demiplanes and other extraplanar locales, where they fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
out on the peninsula where Candlekeep stands. The Great Library Candlekeep is the largest repository of lore and writings in all the Realms (although my scholarly kin in Evereska don’t like being
reminded of that). It was once the home of the great prophet Alaundo the Seer, and within its walls were written the Prophecies of Alaundo. Its vaults, it is said, contain hidden knowledge enough to make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
serves as an adviser and mediator to scattered groups of giants, traveling extensively to visit far-flung communities. In some places, priests of Annam are great kings who rule over realms comprising
they recognize is “might makes right.” Priests and Rites. Grolantor’s priests often boast of having experienced a personal interaction with their god—a dream, waking vision, or even an encounter with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
DC 8 Dexterity (Stealth) checks for characters to enter this room without waking her, as well as when the characters do anything else that might make enough noise to rouse her. Any loud noise wakes her
. The room has a bed, a small table, a chair, a stool, two chests, and a coffer, plus rugs, hides, and the like. The chests contain only clothing, since she is wearing her jewelry at the banquet






