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Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Their magic has been warped over the centuries. Their primary purpose of calling dragons still functions, but they also allow some measure of control over dragons.
Each orb contains the essence of
action to cause the orb to issue a telepathic call that extends in all directions for 40 miles. Chromatic dragons in range feel compelled to come to the orb as soon as possible by the most direct
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magic has been warped and twisted over the centuries, so although their primary purpose of calling dragons still functions, they also allow some measure of control over dragons.
Each orb contains the
directions for 40 miles. Evil dragons in range feel compelled to come to the orb as soon as possible by the most direct route. Dragon deities such as Tiamat are unaffected by this call. Dragons drawn to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for
the stat block in the Monster Manual. Spells and equipment mentioned in the adventure are described in the Player’s Handbook. Magic items are described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, unless the adventure’s text direct you to an item’s description in appendix D.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Minor Factions In addition to the ascendant factions, Sigil contains a host of minor factions—up-and-coming philosophies, those that have seen a resurgence of members, and once-ascendant factions
, beggars, philanthropists Epithet: Bargainers A direct foil to the selfish Fated, the Ring Givers hold a philosophy of charity and giving as the path to enlightenment. The Bargainers give away all they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, rendering it invisible and impervious to magical detection. The sequester spell on a given sarcophagus ends when a creature comes in direct contact with it. A creature that spends an hour digging in this
determined by rolling on the magic item tables in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The first sarcophagus contains four magic items. Roll on Magic Item Table F for each item. If Iymrith stole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
along the way. Lief doesn’t necessarily know the most direct path to the symbol’s location. Lief knows that there’s a key that unlocks all four chests, but he can’t remember where he hid it. See “Treasure
upward from there to area K47. Treasure The room contains hundreds of worthless books and scrolls describing accounting procedures. The first character who spends at least 10 minutes searching the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
creature on the main deck speaks the statue’s command word (“Artemis”), the statue animates and obeys the creature who animated it. As a bonus action, the creature can direct the statue to move up to
damage. Captain Xalti Tezzan (see “Drow Crews”) knows the statue’s command word. I2. Icingdeath Forecastle This deck contains a ballista and ten bolts for the siege weapon, secured with rope. I3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
for themselves out of old furnishings and things salvaged from garbage piles. The squatters aren’t looking for trouble. For some food or coin, a squatter can direct or lead characters to the locked
a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. This apartment is in good repair and contains the following features: A wood-framed, king-sized bed with clean mattresses stands against one wall. (Next
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
answer any direct questions with an evasive reply: “I cannot say,” “That is unknown to me,” “Possibly,” and so forth unless she is freed. She knows nothing of the tomb in any event. If the characters
immediately disappear. The large sack contains 50 pieces each of copper, silver, electrum, gold and platinum. It appears to be a normal sack, but it has a magical aura if it is checked, for it is a bag of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of calling dragons still functions, they also allow some measure of control over dragons. Orb of Dragonkind Each orb contains the essence of an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to
the orb as soon as possible by the most direct route. Dragon deities such as Tiamat are unaffected by this call. Dragons drawn to the orb might be hostile toward you for compelling them against their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
measure of control over dragons. Each orb contains the essence of an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to coax magic from it. Those who try to wield an orb’s magic but lack sufficient force
direct route. Dragon deities such as Tiamat are unaffected by this call. Chromatic dragons drawn to the orb might be Hostile toward you for compelling them against their will. Once you have used this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
measure of control over dragons. Each orb contains the essence of an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to coax magic from it. Those who try to wield an orb’s magic but lack sufficient force
to issue a telepathic call that extends in all directions for 40 miles. Chromatic dragons in range feel compelled to come to the orb as soon as possible by the most direct route. Dragon deities such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
identifies the ingredients as including impossibly bright-red blood. If questioned, the muralists talk of working in the tomb in the service of its art, which transcends all other concerns. They direct the
first four pits are each 10 feet deep and empty except for refuse. The pit leading to area 7 is 30 feet deep and contains a ladder. Characters who watch this area long enough see the muralists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. A citadel spider (see appendix A) attacks the structure while four driders direct its efforts. They expect retaliation from Miska’s forces and are quick to attack unfamiliar creatures. If Lolth’s
teleportation into the bunker fails. The door has AC 22, 75 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The bunker contains a narrow set of stairs descending 200 feet into Kas’s chamber (area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
half of the arena holds the cooking implements and ingredients needed to prepare the shrimp cakes. The eastern half contains a 10-foot-tall tank of water and several gigantic jagged koi prawns. Steps at
tasks in 6 rounds or fewer, they win the challenge. While Sid works the crowd, the assistants can answer any questions with details from this section. The assistants direct participants not to move
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Exploration is open-ended; the players don’t take turns moving around the dungeon the way they do in combat. As they explore, direct the players to freely move around on the map, but stop them when they reach
the entrance (area A1).
A1: Entrance A twenty-foot-long tunnel leads into the cave.
This tunnel contains a hidden pit trap, as detailed below.
Pit Trap. This 10-foot-deep pit is covered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the books in this library finds an old Spellbook that belonged to a dwarf magic-user named Xantarn, who died in the monastery eight years ago. The book contains the following spells: Arcane Lock
: Monks’ Dormitory This room has east and west wings. Each wing contains three bunk beds (so there are twelve beds in all), three trunks for personal storage, and a cabinet holding towels and clean linens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
paraphrase the following text: This room contains an old table and four upright logs. A poorly drawn map of the Borderlands covers the table. Two tall, furry goblinoids hunch over the map, arguing
with each other.
Two Bugbear Warriors squabble about how best to infiltrate the keep. One asserts that a stealthy approach would be best, while the other insists on a direct assault aided by a local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
giants bear the brunt of these attacks while they approach from another direction, or they can join the giants in their direct assault. When storm giants or characters of giant size come within 1,000
Architecture. The dungeon level contains worked areas and rough-hewn areas:
Worked areas have flat sandstone ceilings 40 feet high, with connecting tunnels that are 20 feet high. They have brick walls with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Viallis’s spellbook and contains the following spells: cone of cold, contact other plane, counterspell, darkness, detect magic, fear, fireball, greater invisibility, fly, ice storm, mage armor, magic
hallway that separates areas B2 and B5. Treasure. Inside the desk drawer are two golden medallions worth 125 gp each. A wooden box on the table contains a chime of opening. B3. Dungeon Access The tunnel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
there. The base of each statue contains a ladder down to the storeroom (area B2) and up into the statue above, which is also hollow. Each statue contains a speaking tube, as well as a series of rusty
storeroom, hunting for food. If the beetles detect the characters, the beetles hiss and attack. Treasure. This room contains spare parts for the machinery and traps in area B1. Strewn throughout the room are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. A clearly visible trapdoor leads down to a cellar full of foodstuffs, wine, beer, and fuel for the fire. T2d: Visitors’ Rooms. Each of these guest rooms contains a low table, three stools, and three
carries the key. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools. The chest contains a fine fur-trimmed robe worth 10 gp, a gold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
above; striking them together will alert everyone in the upper level. Treasure. The guard wears a belt with a gem-set gold buckle (worth 400 gp). 2. Subchief’s Room This place contains a scattering of
200 gp). The chest contains 980 cp, 320 sp, and 400 gp. 3. Dormitory Here twelve young hill giants (use the orc statistics) are rollicking; beefy smacks, and shouts, laughter can easily be heard through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, the guards direct them inside to Kasimir or point them toward the Vistani camp on the hilltop. Kasimir Velikov (see appendix D) is the leader of the dusk elves. His hovel has a decorated vestibule and
camp. You hear heavy snores from within this barrel-topped wagon. Each of these wagons contains 1d4 sleeping Vistani (CN male and female human bandits). These Vistani wake up if their wagon is shaken or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
contains the following spells: 1st level: detect magic, disguise self, identify, mage armor, magic missile, thunderwave
2nd level: darkvision, detect thoughts, mirror image, misty step, suggestion
3rd
. First Mate’s Cabin Rool’s sparsely furnished cabin contains a hammock, a wooden treasure chest with a built-in lock, and a rug made from a yeti’s hide. Rool carries the key to the locked chest, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
nothing more than to add this “sky-stone” to their collection. The gnomes are brief and direct in their negotiations. In return for the star, kagu-svirfneblin agree to give the characters the contents of
the door with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. Treasure. The locked alcove contains racks of items labeled in Gnomish. Among them are a Spell Scroll of Fire Shield, a Potion of Heroism
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Abyss,” or “the Wildspace system of Realmspace”—thinking about a place makes the creature aware of the most direct route to that location. The creature doesn’t know how long the journey will take or
unless it has some other magical means of traveling from one world to another. (See “Material Plane” in this chapter.) Spelljammer: Adventures in Space contains extensive information about Wildspace and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
period. Coffer. The locked coffer can be opened by a character who makes a successful DC 14 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Makaht keeps the key on his person. The coffer contains the following
DC 14 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The key to the coffer is held by one of the sahuagin champions in area 42. The coffer contains: Six leather harnesses with silver buckles (5 gp each) A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
contains personal possessions, a morningstar, a leather purse containing 50 ep, and a chunk of violet-colored crystal. The last item appears valuable but is in fact worthless. 5. Officer’s Quarters A wooden
. Treasure. The chest is locked and can be opened by a character who makes a successful DC 12 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools or who has the key. It contains personal possessions, a purse containing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
with a gate-access permit may approach the gate (see “Accessing the Gate”). If anyone approaches with questions about the gate, the guards direct them to the Gate Travel Administration. The modron guards
Automata. One such individual is an outlaw named Beltha. She recently stole one of the logbooks for the Concordant Express. It contains timetables, passenger lists, manifests, and more. Recover the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
on the south wall near the door. Treasure. The duke’s wardrobe contains a cloak (worth 2,500 gp and weighing 250 pounds) made from a red dragon’s scaly hide and wings, with a necklace of engraved
gold plates draped over its broad shoulders. The duchess’s wardrobe contains a gown made of gold ingots and rings (worth 7,500 gp and weighing 750 pounds). The items atop the basalt table include a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
contains the equivalent of twenty glasses. A character who imbibes a glass of brandy receives 1 temporary hit point, but a character who drinks two glasses or more within 1 hour has the poisoned
here, the creatures in area C9 cannot be surprised. Treasure. The stone brazier contains a mound of coal, under which is buried a gold statuette of an elf worth 100 gp, wrapped in crimson cloth. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
(thugs) approach the characters to ask their business, and to direct them to Birsk Chumwell in area D2 if they ask odd questions or seem suspicious. If they see anyone trying to enter the loft (area D3
contains a tattered book with a florid spiral design. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check identifies this design as the symbol of Tharizdun. The book is handwritten in a combination of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
isn’t available. One small cask is filled with an exceptional dwarven brandy, which the goblins overlooked because of its size. The cask contains the equivalent of twenty glasses. A character who imbibes
stone brazier.
This chamber contains a grick—the special pet of the goblin Lhupo (area 9). The grick likes to climb up to a ledge hidden in the shadows of the statuary in the higher reaches of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Intelligence check, the controller can direct the globe to move with it, remaining within 5 feet of the controller. A globe’s controller can enter and leave the globe at will. The controller can maintain control
to area 77 is locked. Curse Glyph. Ihanvas wants to block direct access to her lair from area 77, so a magic glyph has been placed in the area marked on the map. Any creature that enters the marked