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call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or
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The Killing Light. The Summer Queen's curse causes a darkling's body to absorb light, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every
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that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or, in Common, "darklings." Darklings most often settle in secluded caverns and
, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light a darkling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha (“Dark Crow” in Common), and other Fey refer to the house’s descendants as dubh sith—“darklings.” Darklings dwell in secluded caverns and chambers beneath
creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover their entire bodies with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light darklings absorb over the course of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
3. East Caves After a few unfortunate run-ins with the monster in area 3a, the goblins avoid this tunnel. The goblins refer to the monster as the Blob. 3a. The Blob Stalactites and stalagmites crowd
is inserted into one of the stalagmite’s holes. The pudding has total cover while inside the stalagmite’s core. If left undisturbed, the pudding remains inside the stalagmite until the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
) dress in common clothing when outside the tower. Inside the structure, they wear fur-lined robes to stay warm. They refer to the tower as the House of Tyranny, and black prints of their right hands
, with fingers and thumb held together, cover every interior surface. These handprints mimic the symbol of Bane. Amath and her followers assemble here for worship but sleep elsewhere. When the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha (“Dark Crow” in Common), and other Fey refer to the house’s descendants as dubh sith—“darklings.” Darklings dwell in secluded caverns and chambers beneath the
creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover their entire bodies with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light darklings absorb over the course of their lives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
staff member. This door remains open for 10 seconds, then disappears as thorny vines fill the opening once more. The wall is magical and also impervious to damage. The wall grants three-quarters cover to
) and the crowning of the Witchlight Monarch (which they both attend). See “Timed Events” later in the chapter for more information. Refer to the “Carnival Owners” section for more information about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
flesh out the journals further, refer to the “History of Omu” section in chapter 3 and “History of the Tomb” earlier in this chapter. Treasure Withers has enough equipment on his desk to assemble a
scholar’s pack. A manual of golems (clay) lies open on his desk next to a spellbook containing all the spells he has prepared. On the inside back cover of the spellbook is what appears to be a name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the Summer Queen’s wrath that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha’s house as the dubh sith — or, in Common, “darklings.” Darklings most often settle
darkling’s body to absorb light, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
the mountain, but none of them are large enough to allow entry. Map 4.1 depicts a cross-section of the mountain, showing the lava pool and the shaft of the geyser. The numbers refer to key areas inside
In the original publication of White Plume Mountain, "The Legend of Keraptis" was presented on the inside back cover. Although these details of the wizard's former life don't play a direct part in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
make out a steep, narrow road or track that runs back and forth across the face of the mountainside.
Refer to map 2.1. The characters have several options: follow the path, scout the area, or wait and
years of wind and rain have eroded away its cover, leaving the path exposed and visible from the valley floor below. The path climbs to the Mountain Door, at the location marked A on the map. This is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the warehouse (area 4) have crenelated parapets for defense. These provide half cover. Aside from the pirate crews, Jahaka Anchorage is home to a handful of pirates who answer to the tavernkeeper
watchtower stands 30 feet above “dry” land. It’s surrounded by a crenelated parapet that provides half cover to defenders. A ballista is also mounted on the tower. It can be used against vessels intruding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. They talk about Brandobaris as others might refer to a mischievous and dashing uncle. They don’t beseech the gods for daily favors, and they have no sense of metaphysical distance or separation
concentrated effort. Turtle Shell. Halflings cluster together and cover each other with shields, washtubs, wheelbarrows, coffer lids, or anything else that can deflect a blow. Troll Knocker. A few halflings act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
no fees or fealty to any merchant prince; they keep their business quiet, meeting potential clients only in Malar’s Throat or seedier houses in Tiryki Anchorage. They refer to one another as River and
covers up the scaly patches of skin that betray her true nature. Salida is skilled at crafting colorful insults and concocting believable lies to cover her true background. Her wit makes her an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
beneath the forest canopy. Growths of green, brown, and gray lichen cover the cave mouth, and a small stream flows deeper into the yawning darkness.
The character who has the highest passive Wisdom
. Alchemist’s Alcove Spiderwebs and mold cover everything inside this room. A rotting wood table and a set of shelves stand along the far wall. Glass jars, a mortar and pestle, and various other alchemical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
entire area. If such a search is conducted, refer to the Treasure Hoard: Challenge 5–10 table in Chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Roll once for each type of coin, then roll d100 to determine
the manticores in area 30. 33. Chief’s Secret Treasure Room Beyond the secret door to this room waits a hidden pit, 30 feet deep, with a trapdoor cover that snaps shut once someone has fallen through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
wall has no parapets and provides no cover to those atop it. A pile of gardening tools lies at the base of the east stairs, next to wooden buckets used to carry water from the cistern in area 3 to the
hags have lived in the area for years, and they witnessed the first drowned one attack ten years before. They refer to the drowned ones as “walkers,” because the creatures plod along the floor of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
prison cells (area R17). The guards refer to this corridor as “the hexagon” because of its shape. R16: Panopticon This hexagonal chamber is a large open space at the center of the prison. Cells line the
above sea level. Three 6-foot-high walls to the north, southwest, and southeast provide limited cover, but much of the rooftop is exposed to the elements. A wooden drawbridge can be lowered on one side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
cloak and cowl made of pristine white snow conceals much of her tripartite form, which her worshipers refer to as the Cold Crone. This cloak can transform into a pair of owl’s wings when Auril sees fit
total cover against attacks and other effects outside the crystal, and takes 21 (6d6) cold damage at the start of each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
prison cells (area R17). The guards refer to this corridor as “the hexagon” because of its shape. R16: Panopticon This hexagonal chamber is a large open space at the center of the prison. Cells line the
above sea level. Three 6-foot-high walls to the north, southwest, and southeast provide limited cover, but much of the rooftop is exposed to the elements. A wooden drawbridge can be lowered on one side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
refer to her as Teacher, and they revere her as a living saint. Asharra is intelligent, ambitious, and somewhat manipulative, but never cruel or insensitive. Asharra is an aarakocra, with these
). The outer room is a library with a single bookcase holding forty-four ancient books. Na likes to come here and read the books, none of which is magical. They cover most areas of knowledge: mathematics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
hearing what the “small folk” have to say. Watching the visitors are two storm giants wearing helms. If Mirran and Nym are attacked, these royal guards rush to the princesses’ defense and cover their
, Hellenhild, and Braxow wait to attack them (see “Dealing with the Giant Lords”). The storm giant guards cover Mirran’s escape to area 15. Mirran and Nym do everything possible to avoid getting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
structure — which popular stories now refer to as Balduran’s Tomb — has been discovered three more times in the same fashion, each time in a different location, yet so far no one has been able to enter
engineered the death of the slaughterhouse’s former owner so that he could take over, figuring that constant blood, offal, and animal screams would provide a suitable cover for the cult’s murderous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
returned, the structure was gone. Since then, the forested structure — which popular stories now refer to as Balduran’s Tomb — has been discovered three more times in the same fashion, each time in a
would provide a suitable cover for the cult’s murderous activities. Since then, he’s been slowly laying off existing workers and replacing them with cultists loyal to the group’s mission. Assisting him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
: “Neverember’s dragons are an answer to our prayers.” “The Cassalanter mausoleum. Inform Y. G.” (The initials refer to Lady Yalah Gralhund.) “Golorr is an aboleth. Now it all makes sense.” If the characters are
grimoire with a red leather cover sits on a desk carved from dark oak. A ladder leads up to a trapdoor in the ceiling. Bookshelves. The books on the shelves include works of fiction and nonfiction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
Enlarge ability in the next round, taking cover behind two of the pillars before wading into melee. Meanwhile, Ghared remains invisible and maneuvers to make a sneak attack, then enlarges herself
shields remain.
Creature. If the characters approach this area from the secret door to the south before entering area 43, Arundil the ghost confronts them here; refer to the encounter in area 43
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
subterranean gulf of darkness to the west. The ledge is wide but rough. Sand, rocky debris, and the bones of small animals cover it. A rough-hewn stairwell zigs and zags down the side of the ledge
of a Failed Dragonpriest Violet marble tiles cover the floor and walls, though all are cracked or broken, revealing rough-hewn stone beneath. Sconces are attached to the walls at each corner. One
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
small collection that Marlos Urnrayle assembled during his life as a human aristocrat. The tomes include academic texts on the elemental planes, holy texts that refer to earth deities or elemental powers
mats cover the floor of this large exercise room, and wooden racks along the walls hold quarterstaffs, polearms, and various weapons commonly associated with martial arts. Doors exit to the north and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
only under the cover of night. Stone Stand (see map 3.12) is situated upon a lonely hill north of the High Forest. Atop this hill, the Blue Bears built a mound upon which they planted a branch of the
Samular (paladins of Tyr) and the Zhentarim in the past. Its current occupants are the shield dwarves of the Stoneshaft clan. They refer to the castle as Stoneshaft Hold. The Stoneshaft dwarves are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
catch sight of her in the sky overhead. Rarely does she condescend to meddle in the affairs of land dwellers; however, if one or more characters neglect to take cover, she swoops down for a closer look
magical side effect: river trout attempting to swim under the bridge are propelled over it instead, which is why locals refer to it as the Flying Fish Bridge. People crossing the bridge are occasionally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
halfling cottages and farmsteads have sprung up on both sides of the trail, and the humble rural folk who live here refer to themselves as Northfurrowers. Olostin’s Hold A fortified keep stands on the
tribe lies in a grove of oak trees surrounded by the tall pines of the Moonwood, west of the Redrun River. The Sky Ponies’ spirit mound is a two-tiered plateau. On the lower tier, cairns cover the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
). If the guard gets away, refer to the “Development” section in area 3. 3. Barracks The lizardfolk here likely join the guards in area 2 during any disturbance. If they are not alerted, the four of them
warrior brandishing a club.
Blue and green drapes cover the east and west walls.
The mural depicts Semuanya, the lizardfolk deity. The club in the mural has sharp-looking seashells embedded in it. A






