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Keys from the Golden Vault
The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to
powder if the book rests on it long enough.
A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the lockbox. A character using thieves’ tools can try to pick the lock, which requires 1 minute and a successful DC 14 Dexterity check. The “Treasure” section below details the box’s contents. Awakened
Bonus. If destroyed or exorcised, the painting returns to normal, the spirit no longer speaks through it, and no further ghouls emerge. Treasure. Those who open the lockbox hidden behind the portrait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
head and returns to the work of preparing his dinner in area K65. If the characters take his key, he screams, “The master will not be pleased!” and begins to moan and slap his head, obviously upset. A
successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) check is enough to make him divulge the key’s purpose, the location of the iron chest, and the chest’s contents. When he isn’t being threatened, Cyrus giggles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, Javor reminds the characters of promises they made (see the “Treasure” section). In exchange, the Uthgardt don’t bother the surviving Nettlebees. If Javor is slain before Wiggan or Bertram are, he returns
treasure to the barrow, Javor disappears, leaving only his bones behind. The chest is locked, but Wiggan has the key. Prominently on top of the chest’s contents is Javor’s ornate helmet made of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
each 24 hours the characters spend outside the dungeon, the alert level decreases by 1. During this time, the Doomvault returns to a state more stable than when the characters left. Monsters might be
recaptured or replaced, and new challenges could be set up to foil incursions. Alter the dungeon’s contents as you see fit to account for the returning party’s previous actions and the reactions of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
aura of enchantment surrounding the clay urn. The first creature to touch the urn or disturb its contents must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by an Otto’s irresistible dance spell
head that bobs toward you. A croaking voice sounds out in your mind: “Nangnang will help you now.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Nangnang’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the egg and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
for their help, returns any magic items they sacrificed to reach this level (see area 35 on level 22), and allows them to leave his tower by way of the standing gate in area 36 (which he activates for
current goal, the Mad Mage expresses his displeasure and attacks them. Five minutes after Halaster dies, the demiplane containing his tower collapses, scattering its contents across the Astral Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
floor. Determine its contents by rolling three times on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction. Moog is here unless she has been lured elsewhere. If the characters wait her out, Moog gets
let her go, she returns to the tower 3d10 hours later with a squealing boar tucked under one arm. Moog has had some bad experiences with small folk in the past. Her inclination is to attack if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Black Network, he reveals his allegiance to the faction but advises the characters to leave Svardborg before the Krigvind returns. Nilraun isn’t looking out for anyone’s interests but his own; he wants
the Ring of Winter for himself and doesn’t trust other Zhents to help him get it. Unless you decide otherwise, the Krigvind returns after the characters obtain the conch but before they have time to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
hair, and shiny baubles are also visible in the harpy’s nest. Harpy’s Return. When the characters arrive at the shipwreck, the harpy is out looking for another ship to lure onto the rocks. It returns
crate in 1 minute; without a crowbar, it takes 10 minutes. When a character opens a crate, roll a d6 and consult the Crate Contents table to determine what’s inside. The characters can find each item on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the contents of the sarcophagus are revealed (see “Treasure” below). At the same time, the character who retrieved the key from the maze receives a supernatural gift from a mysterious benefactor (see
(see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the robe and waits for another character to touch it. Acererak’s Gift The character who retrieves the crystal key used to open Unkh’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
filled with gold coins that lies in the muck at the bottom of Lac Dinneshere. If the deal is struck and the characters release her as promised, Maud returns to the lake to make good on her end of the
on the icy shore, its lock broken off. See “Treasure” below for information on the chest’s contents. Treasure. The piping-hot stew created by the cauldron of plenty is too bland for Maud’s tastes, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
vampire spawn with special qualities (see below). If the characters examine the contents of the tomb, see “Treasure” for details. Any of the items can be lifted off or out if the characters so desire. If
and the ring of protection he is wearing; see “Treasure.”) If either the mask or the pendant is forced back upon him before the 2 rounds elapse, he returns to death. If not, he then sits for 2 more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ceremony.
4:30 PM Celebration in the dining hall. Gorat gives his toast. Thoman returns from checking on the vault, informing Amara of its status just as the toast ends. Gwendolyn asks Thoman to go
door, with one typically held by the enclave and a second by the owner of the vault’s contents. When both keys have been turned in multiple locks, the door opens. While the wedding is in progress, Gorat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
message gives clues as to the casks’ contents. Each cask contains 20 pints of liquor. In order from left to right, the casks are marked with the following symbols: Green Star. The liquor in this cask is
just as quickly and plummeting again. This rapid, piston-like movement lasts for 1 minute, after which the ceiling returns to its original height and locks in place until the trap is triggered again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, but if the characters disturb their performance, the poltergeists attack and the skeletons join in. If a character dies in this room and later returns, the poltergeists substitute the dolls for a
drawers sized for Medium creatures, line the walls of this frigid chamber. The Heralds of Dust store members of their Undead workforce here. The drawers and their contents are as follows: Drawer 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
does not pursue any targets beyond area 11 and returns to its original position once intruders have been dealt with. 13. False Treasure Room The door leading to this room is trapped with a vial of
successful DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check also finds the door. False Treasure. The shining contents of the treasure chests and urns are deceptive. They consist of nothing more than gold-painted wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and long life. Four of them have the following contents: rotted documents, a suit of adamantine splint mail, slippers of spider climbing, and ancient coins worth 5,000 gp. The fifth cabinet radiates
ground, and the air is filled with the scent of plum blossoms. For a moment, the garden is magically restored to its ancient splendor, but after 1 minute this vibrancy vanishes and the area returns to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction. If the characters seize all this treasure, don’t bother rolling to determine the exact contents of each sack
for a while. Instead, he returns to one of his many dens — a cave overlooking a river that cuts through the western Starmetal Hills. If the characters require the dragon’s assistance at some later time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
toppled on the floor.
This playroom and its contents belong to Bubba Wugga, a sapient doll created by Uncle Nibblecheek. Bubba Wugga (see area C9) usually sleeps in the cradle, which is big enough to
wall is a candy contraption that magically stretches its contents into saltwater taffy. Any creature that starts its turn in the space occupied by the taffy puller’s arms must succeed on a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, but then returns to her quarters (area T2). Alessia keeps the key to her quarters and the key to the portal door on a leather thong around her neck. T2. Alessia’s Quarters The door to this room is
reopened, the previous contents are gone and the cabinet’s shelves are filled with foodstuffs—fresh bread, dried meat, flasks of clear water, fruit, sweet cakes, and more. Once used, this property of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
attunes to it. Development If the characters forge an alliance with Serissa or expose Iymrith as a villainous deceiver, the blue dragon returns to her lair in the Anauroch desert and isn’t encountered
against the stronghold. They also use shark hide to fashion apparel and shark teeth to festoon their weapons (see area 20), Treasure The main cave contains two giant clams. The clams’ contents are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
is meditating. He is roused by the sound of combat or any direct attempts to contact him. Unless cornered, he flees to area 20 and returns with the occupants of that room. If they are gone or slain
something of its contents, your imagination might be stretched! Reading the book conveys no special advantage to the characters, and most of the contents are too obscure for full comprehension. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
blocked or barred from the inside. The contents of the barrels and tuns have long evaporated. W8: Fungi Cavern Dense carpets of weird fungi cover large sections of the floor in this cavern. The growth
returns to its home dimension. If the party attempts to remove anything from this area, the spectator attacks. Brazier of Green Flame. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check identifies the brazier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
moldering linens. Most of the shadow boxes contain mummified pixies pinned to boards like a collection of butterflies. The glass on one of the shadow boxes has been broken, and its contents are missing. B9
it returns to its normal size. Tiny Door. A solid wall seems to block access to area B10, but closer inspection reveals a 2-inch-wide, 4-inch-tall mouse hole at the base of the wall. This mouse hole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
library, after which the sound returns to its bottle. Breaking a bottle releases the sound, but the sound dissipates after it plays once. All the bottles are labeled. Sample contents include the
Mist. The glass bottles on the southwest shelf contain magically captured sounds, including songs, operas, and recorded lectures. Uncorking a bottle temporarily releases its auditory contents into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
can assemble two sets of alchemist’s supplies (50 gp each) from the contents of this lab. Among the various concoctions found throughout the room are four potions of healing, a potion of gaseous form
occupying the same space. Neither can be separated from the other until one or both of them drop to 0 hit points, at which point the fragment of Krokulmar returns to the Far Realm. While under the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
barrels of water, and a few crates of other supplies before he casts off and returns to Uskarn. If he has any concerns about not being met by folk from the hermitage, he makes no sign that he cares. Unless
the characters have made other arrangements, the ferry returns shortly after sunrise the next day. A character who makes a successful DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check notices humanoid tracks leading
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check. The spellcaster must also expend a 3rd-level spell slot. On a successful check, the soul-bound creature returns to normal with all of its Hit Dice expended. On a
) sleeps here. Cell C. One Thayan apprentice (see appendix B) sleeps here. Cell D. Each of these two rooms is a library. An hour spent examining a library’s contents turns up two pieces of lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
debris and dead insects coats the floor of this area, its contents remain largely intact. Four trestle tables, a side table set with what looks like cups, and two dozen chairs stand covered in dust
. If she returns to life, Nintra summons six more shadow glass warriors and sets them on the characters, then tries to flee. Treasure. Any character who succeeds on a DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
and attacked. The hobgoblins are smart, tough, and loyal to King Grol. At the start of combat, one hobgoblin runs to warn the king in area C14, then returns 2 rounds later to rejoin the fray. This
. This room was once a library and workshop, but nothing of its original contents remains intact. Treasure. The grell’s nest in the upper part of the tower contains a battered wooden chest the monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
former contents. These ruined, side-by-side cottages look as though they might have been the homes of prosperous shopkeepers or well-off farmers in their time. All that remains are collapsed walls and
Experience Points Divide 200 XP equally among the characters if the party returns the necklace to Mirna instead of keeping it. 10. Town Square Encroaching underbrush has yet to engulf the square. On the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Grol. At the start of combat, one hobgoblin runs to warn the king in area 14, then returns 2 rounds later to rejoin the fray. This area was once a parlor for the castle’s human occupants, though its
creature it sees in the doorway.
This room was once a library and workshop, but nothing of its original contents remains intact.
Developments If the characters open the door and stay out of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
can’t hold the characters and all their staff (at least not comfortably), such staff are often itinerant or based in whatever settlement the carriage returns to most often.
THE "C" TEAM’S WAGON
libraries, laboratories, meeting rooms, kitchens, prisons, private quarters, and more, with each room’s setup and contents chosen when the rooms are first installed. Each room’s initial furnishing and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
access the buckets’ contents. Treasure. Numerous weapons and armor pieces are scattered about the forge. A character who succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check finds one of the
faint snuffling echoes from around the corner, and you see a hulking badger burrowing its face hungrily into a sack of food. The badger looks at you, snorts with happy friendliness, and returns to