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Dungeon Master’s Guide
This heavy cloth bag contains 3d4 dry beans when found. The bag weighs half a pound regardless of how many beans it contains and becomes a nonmagical item when it no longer contains any beans.
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Undead of the DM’s choice. Its sarcophagus contains treasure of the DM’s choice.
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A giant beanstalk sprouts, growing to a height of the DM’s choice. The top leads where
Orcus
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Out of the Abyss
. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of
woven hair. The city contains wandering undead, many of which are engaged in continuous battles with one another.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains
Bag of Beans
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Basic Rules (2014)
Inside this heavy cloth bag are 3d4 dry beans. The bag weighs 1/2 pound plus 1/4 pound for each bean it contains.
If you dump the bag's contents out on the ground, they explode in a 10-foot radius
lord. The pyramid is treated as the mummy lord's lair, and its sarcophagus contains treasure of the GM's choice.
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A giant beanstalk sprouts, growing to a height of the GM's choice. The top
magic-items
The Crown of Horns contains the essence and intelligence of Myrkul, one of the Dead Three. This ghastly crown is a pale silver circlet with four curved bones set around its rim. On the crown's brow
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Personality. The crown contains the essence of Myrkul and exists to spread that god’s will, which is to slay the living, raise the dead, and sow fear across the Material Plane. The crown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 8: Castle in the Clouds The cult has acquired a friendly roost in Skyreach Castle, a flying fortress built by cloud giants. This castle is docked near the village of Parnast and guarded by
mists, magic, and monsters. The fortress contains much of the treasure and valuables that the cult has looted from the surrounding region — treasure that will be added to an even more monstrous hoard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Chapter 8: Castle in the Clouds The cult has acquired a friendly roost in Skyreach Castle, a flying fortress built by cloud giants. This castle is docked near the village of Parnast and guarded by
mists, magic, and monsters. The fortress contains much of the treasure and valuables that the cult has looted from the surrounding region—treasure that will be added to an even more monstrous hoard at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
). Treasure The wooden chest contains an old map case in which Artimus kept floor plans of Castle Ravenloft, but the maps were lost long ago. The chest has a false bottom that can be found with a
X20. Architect’s Room Dominating this room is a twelve-foot-tall model of a dark castle with high walls and tall spires. Behind it, tucked in a corner, are some ruined furnishings and a wooden chest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
3E. Specters’ Sanctum Several years after its builder and original owner abandoned Castle Naerytar, the castle was re-occupied by an all-female school of astrologers called the Academy of Stargazers
hideous fashion. They are still here in the form of three specters haunting the chamber. They rest quietly, ignoring everything and everyone in the castle, until someone opens the trapdoor and enters. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
workshops of the finest carpenters and upholsterers in Faerûn. They were brought to the castle through the portal from Talis the White’s lodge. This front chamber serves Rezmir as an office. It contains
3L. Rezmir’s Office The third floor of the old chapel is converted to living quarters for Wyrmspeaker Rezmir. No one else uses these chambers even when Rezmir is away from the castle for tendays or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3E. Specters’ Sanctum Several years after its builder and original owner abandoned Castle Naerytar, the castle was re-occupied by an all-female school of astrologers called the Academy of Stargazers
hideous fashion. They are still here in the form of three specters haunting the chamber. They rest quietly, ignoring everything and everyone in the castle, until someone opens the trapdoor and enters. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
workshops of the finest carpenters and upholsterers in Faerûn. They were brought to the castle through the portal from Talis the White’s lodge. This front chamber serves Rezmir as an office. It contains
3L. Rezmir’s Office The third floor of the old chapel is converted to living quarters for Wyrmspeaker Rezmir. No one else uses these chambers even when Rezmir is away from the castle for tendays or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
better than to claim them as his own; he will forward these treasures to Tiamat’s hoard when the work at Castle Naerytar draws to a close. Until then, he keeps the written material at the castle to
arrival. Borngray has assembled an impressive library. It contains over one hundred books, quartos, and manuscripts covering the history of the Sword Coast, natural philosophy, mathematics, astronomy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
better than to claim them as his own; he will forward these treasures to Tiamat’s hoard when the work at Castle Naerytar draws to a close. Until then, he keeps the written material at the castle to
arrival. Borngray has assembled an impressive library. It contains over one hundred books, quartos, and manuscripts covering the history of the Sword Coast, natural philosophy, mathematics, astronomy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
9. Cultist Barracks The barracks smell of unwashed bedclothes, and the chamber contains fourteen fur-covered beds, as well as several chests of clothing, a table and chairs, and other simple
roam the castle unless an alarm has sounded, they hear combat in the courtyard, or the ogres at the gate yell for reinforcements.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
continental shelf the waters grow suddenly deeper. This is the Nightsea, the shadowy depths that hold the vibrant city of Janya. Castle Djaynai Castle Djaynai is made from onyx-colored mud brick studded
fragrance of essential oils, and performances of hypnotic music, which combine to create a warm welcome for invited guests. To deter intruders, the castle is lined with magical traps that polymorph
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Castle crashed at the end of that first adventure. If you didn’t play Hoard of the Dragon Queen, if Skyreach Castle wasn’t crashed, or if the characters went somewhere other than Waterdeep afterward
bird brings to meet me in Waterdeep as soon as possible.”
The bird waits patiently while the leather parcel is removed from its harness. The parcel contains a carefully folded spell scroll of teleport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Castle crashed at the end of that first adventure. If you didn’t play Hoard of the Dragon Queen, if Skyreach Castle wasn’t crashed, or if the characters went somewhere other than Waterdeep afterward
bird brings to meet me in Waterdeep as soon as possible.”
The bird waits patiently while the leather parcel is removed from its harness. The parcel contains a carefully folded spell scroll of teleport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
9. Cultist Barracks The barracks smell of unwashed bedclothes, and the chamber contains fourteen fur-covered beds, as well as several chests of clothing, a table and chairs, and other simple
roam the castle unless an alarm has sounded, they hear combat in the courtyard, or the ogres at the gate yell for reinforcements.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Castle’s Residents Once the Fiends are defeated and Zaythir is freed, the characters have access to the walking castle and the gratitude of its residents. These residents help the characters however
. Zaythir is a scholar of the planes who studies the Outlands and the planes beyond. She has guarded the walking castle alone for years. The Castellan. This magical being is Zaythir’s companion and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
20. Ogre Barracks Read the following text if the characters surprise this chamber’s occupants: This unfurnished chamber contains a horde of ogres sleeping on piles of fur.
Unless they are drawn
rundown takes a DC 19 Charisma (Persuasion) check for each of the following three additional items: A vampire watches the Skyreach Castle at night. It sometimes feeds on the ogres, to their chagrin. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
20. Ogre Barracks Read the following text if the characters surprise this chamber’s occupants. This unfurnished chamber contains a horde of ogres sleeping on piles of fur. Unless they are drawn
Skyreach Castle at night. It sometimes feeds on the ogres, to their chagrin. The cult uses the castle to visit important sites without roads or portals. The ogres don’t really know where they are other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
1L. Chapel Over the years, this chapel has been consecrated to several different deities, depending on who ruled the castle. Now it is a shrine to Tiamat, adorned with a handsome wooden statue of the
reflection on how the world will suffer when the Queen of Dragons rises. Treasure A hidden compartment beneath Tiamat’s black dragon head contains a dagger of venom. It can be found with a successful DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
1L. Chapel Over the years, this chapel has been consecrated to several different deities, depending on who ruled the castle. Now it is a shrine to Tiamat, adorned with a handsome wooden statue of the
reflection on how the world will suffer when the Queen of Dragons rises. Treasure A hidden compartment beneath Tiamat’s black dragon head contains a dagger of venom. It can be found with a successful DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
The Void The void above Castle Cinis is slowly consuming Ghalasine. If a creature dies in Ghalasine, the creature’s soul (if it has one) becomes trapped in the void until the void collapses or the
creature is raised from the dead by magic. The void already contains the souls of all those Charmayne killed, including King Jhaeros. Characters would be wise to keep their distance from the void. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
dessert. 27b. Kitchen This room contains tables, stoves, cauldrons, cooking utensils, and food in various states of preparation. All the food is magically created and appears fresh. Packed in cupboards are
of their own volition. 27c. Pantry Grains, dried meats, and other foodstuffs line the shelves here. Thanks to Maddgoth’s magic, the food is perfectly preserved as long as it remains in the castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s Location in the Castle Drawn from the high deck, the fifth card in the card reading determines the location of the final showdown with Strahd—the place in Castle Ravenloft where the
of his castle.
Strahd faces the characters in the hall of bones (area K67). Seer (Jack of Clubs) He waits for you in a place of wisdom, warmth, and despair. Great secrets are there.
Strahd faces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
tower’s inhabitants. A staircase hugs the interior wall of this chamber, leading up to a landing with a door. The room itself contains sturdy wood-carved furnishings of giant proportions, including a
concerns that the Cult of the Dragon might try to seize control of the castle. The ogres offer no advice. Clever characters can sow discord by preying on the giant’s fears (see “Negotiating with the Cloud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Emil Toranescu, a werewolf with 72 hit points. He claims to be a resident of Vallaki who was chased by dire wolves to the castle. He begs the characters to rescue him, offering to help them in exchange
leave the castle and reunite with her, staying with the characters only until an opportunity to leave presents itself. K75b. Forgotten Treasure Characters who enter the cell can feel coins shifting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
E5. Church Atop a slight rise, against the roots of the pillar stone that supports Castle Ravenloft, stands a gray, sagging edifice of stone and wood. This church has obviously weathered the assaults
scream comes from the church’s undercroft (area E5g). The soft voice uttering the prayer belongs to Donavich, the priest (see area E5f). E5b. Doru’s Bedroom This dirty, lightless room contains a wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Main Entrance There isn’t a stoop or other surface to stand on outside this castle entrance, but hanging on the front door is a crude wooden sign inscribed with the words “Otto’s Castle” in
visitors have arrived, though neither creature makes any effort to greet them. The room contains the following: Pedestals. Four white marble pedestals stand near the west and east walls. Atop each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Skullport
7th
4
Twisted Caverns
8th
5
Wyllowwood
8th
6
Lost Level
9th
7
Maddgoth’s Castle
9th
8
Slitherswamp
10th
9
Dweomercore
10th
10
Muiral’s Gauntlet
11th
dungeon level contains enough monster XP to ensure that characters who clear out the level can advance to the point where they’re ready to take on the challenges of the next level down. You can also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
13. Human Servants This room contains three beds and a simple writing desk. The room smells clean, and the floorboards are swept spotless. Three human servants (commoners) sleep here when they are
valuable banner in the linens (area 15). Most of all, though, they say they’ve seen “a castle in the sky near Parnast.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
13. Human Servants This room contains three beds and a simple writing desk. The room smells clean, and the floorboards are swept spotless.
Three human servants (commoners) sleep here when they are
valuable banner in the linens (area 15). Most of all, though, they say they’ve seen “a castle in the sky near Parnast.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the interior wall of this chamber, leading up to a landing with a door. The room itself contains sturdy wood-carved furnishings of giant proportions, including a table surrounded by four chairs. The
might try to seize control of the castle. The ogres offer no advice. Clever characters can sow discord by preying on the giant’s fears (see “Negotiating with the Cloud Giant” near the beginning of