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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Accessing the Rod Piece The rod piece was stored in a safe room in the Lambent Zenith’s prow (area Z19). When the ship crashed, the safe room’s security wards activated, and the room’s doors sealed
magically. To access the safe room and uncover the rod piece, the characters must first deactivate the security wards. Ward Runes The security wards are powered by two magical runes: one in area Z8 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Accessing the Rod Piece The rod piece was stored in a safe room in the Lambent Zenith’s prow (area Z19). When the ship crashed, the safe room’s security wards activated, and the room’s doors sealed
magically. To access the safe room and uncover the rod piece, the characters must first deactivate the security wards. Ward Runes The security wards are powered by two magical runes: one in area Z8 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
lock himself in his quarters, where one of the safe room’s ward runes is located. Characters approaching this wreck segment can land on either the sterncastle deck (area Z1a) or in the companionway
(area Z5). Starboard Segment The starboard piece of the ship crashed into Havock’s ribcage. A small lifeboat also crashed into this area, carrying refugees from a space pirate attack: Daveras, his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
lock himself in his quarters, where one of the safe room’s ward runes is located. Characters approaching this wreck segment can land on either the sterncastle deck (area Z1a) or in the companionway
(area Z5). Starboard Segment The starboard piece of the ship crashed into Havock’s ribcage. A small lifeboat also crashed into this area, carrying refugees from a space pirate attack: Daveras, his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
directly beneath the ship’s bridge. To protect the rod piece from raiders, the safe room was equipped with magical security wards that triggered when the ship crashed. Deactivating the Ward Runes. The
malfunctioned when the ship crashed, and now teleportation magic used within the wreck is warped. Instead of teleporting creatures, the magic instead spawns a portal that leads somewhere else in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes.
This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of
Esclarotta, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta
, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta
, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes.
This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of
Esclarotta, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
directly beneath the ship’s bridge. To protect the rod piece from raiders, the safe room was equipped with magical security wards that triggered when the ship crashed. Deactivating the Ward Runes. The
malfunctioned when the ship crashed, and now teleportation magic used within the wreck is warped. Instead of teleporting creatures, the magic instead spawns a portal that leads somewhere else in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
across the skies of the Northern Wastes, the monolith broke from its foundations, toppling toward the ground far from where the rest of the city eventually crashed. As the structure fell, Wakenreth’s
the platform stands a stone archway sculpted with sharp runes and the heads of five dragons. Within the arch swirls dense gray mist.
The darkness beyond this room’s broken walls is only an illusion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
across the skies of the Northern Wastes, the monolith broke from its foundations, toppling toward the ground far from where the rest of the city eventually crashed. As the structure fell, Wakenreth’s
the platform stands a stone archway sculpted with sharp runes and the heads of five dragons. Within the arch swirls dense gray mist.
The darkness beyond this room’s broken walls is only an illusion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
out tremendous heat thanks to a fire elemental magically trapped inside it. Runes carved on the inside walls of the forge prevent the elemental from escaping or harming anyone outside the forge
weapons within reach. They awaken to sounds of combat in areas 16a or 16b. A creature that succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check can sneak about the room without waking the duergar.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
out tremendous heat thanks to a fire elemental magically trapped inside it. Runes carved on the inside walls of the forge prevent the elemental from escaping or harming anyone outside the forge
weapons within reach. They awaken to sounds of combat in areas 16a or 16b. A creature that succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check can sneak about the room without waking the duergar.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Arcane Octad (see "Rite of the Arcane Octad"), they must craft a wand from the wood of this tree. Gathering wood without waking the tree requires a successful DC 20 Dexterity (Stealth) check. If the
rating of 10 (5,900 XP). It is blinded and deafened, giving it disadvantage on all its attack rolls, and it can’t use its Poison Breath. The golem was decapitated when Ythryn crashed into the Reghed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creator. This tower is but a fragment of a Netherese flying city that crashed nearly two thousand years ago and lies somewhere under the glacier.
“On the lowest level of this inverted tower, my
forever lost. P16. Upside-Down Rune Chamber The walls of this chamber are inscribed with interconnected runes and marred with cracks. What is now the ceiling bears similar inscriptions that swirl inward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creator. This tower is but a fragment of a Netherese flying city that crashed nearly two thousand years ago and lies somewhere under the glacier.
“On the lowest level of this inverted tower, my
forever lost. P16. Upside-Down Rune Chamber The walls of this chamber are inscribed with interconnected runes and marred with cracks. What is now the ceiling bears similar inscriptions that swirl inward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Arcane Octad (see "Rite of the Arcane Octad"), they must craft a wand from the wood of this tree. Gathering wood without waking the tree requires a successful DC 20 Dexterity (Stealth) check. If the
rating of 10 (5,900 XP). It is blinded and deafened, giving it disadvantage on all its attack rolls, and it can’t use its Poison Breath. The golem was decapitated when Ythryn crashed into the Reghed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
"Rite of the Arcane Octad"). Y21. Obelisk A sixty-foot-tall obelisk of black stone, its surface covered in arcane runes, projects from the ground. A thin crack has formed on one side, stretching from
the obelisk’s base to its middle.
Before Ythryn crashed, Iriolarthas relied on this obelisk as a precautionary measure in case Ythryn experienced a catastrophe. It was one of a few rare Netherese
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
"Rite of the Arcane Octad"). Y21. Obelisk A sixty-foot-tall obelisk of black stone, its surface covered in arcane runes, projects from the ground. A thin crack has formed on one side, stretching from
the obelisk’s base to its middle.
Before Ythryn crashed, Iriolarthas relied on this obelisk as a precautionary measure in case Ythryn experienced a catastrophe. It was one of a few rare Netherese
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
in the bunks. Characters who enter the room must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid waking the goblins. If awoken, the goblins in the bunks flee and call for help. However, a
. Stone shelves bearing books and ornamental ceramic jars line the walls alongside dust-covered banners embroidered with Dwarven runes. In one corner stands an elegant mahogany desk, on top of which is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
in the bunks. Characters who enter the room must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid waking the goblins. If awoken, the goblins in the bunks flee and call for help. However, a
. Stone shelves bearing books and ornamental ceramic jars line the walls alongside dust-covered banners embroidered with Dwarven runes. In one corner stands an elegant mahogany desk, on top of which is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
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
. Waking the Dragon. If awakened, Sparkrender is hostile toward the characters, growling and barking threats in Draconic. Characters who speak Draconic (the paladin and the wizard) can try to convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
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
. Waking the Dragon. If awakened, Sparkrender is hostile toward the characters, growling and barking threats in Draconic. Characters who speak Draconic (the paladin and the wizard) can try to convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
giant gods about magic, wards, banes, hidden treasures, and the secrets of the earth. Skoraeus gave the secret of smelting to Surtur. Skoraeus showed Thrym how to carve runes on his old weapons to
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
giant gods about magic, wards, banes, hidden treasures, and the secrets of the earth. Skoraeus gave the secret of smelting to Surtur. Skoraeus showed Thrym how to carve runes on his old weapons to
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
overhead. Narrow windows pierce its walls, gargoyles cling to its eaves, and a doorway at the tower’s base gapes open.
Two of the outer spires have broken off. One crashed in Icewind Dale (see
. Repeat step 2 until one team has eliminated all the players on the other team.
Y4. Tower of Abjuration This tower reaches upward like a talon, its stonework studded in chiseled runes. A blue light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
overhead. Narrow windows pierce its walls, gargoyles cling to its eaves, and a doorway at the tower’s base gapes open.
Two of the outer spires have broken off. One crashed in Icewind Dale (see
. Repeat step 2 until one team has eliminated all the players on the other team.
Y4. Tower of Abjuration This tower reaches upward like a talon, its stonework studded in chiseled runes. A blue light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
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
treasures, and the secrets of the earth. It is said he gave Surtur the secret of smelting, showed Thrym how to carve magic runes on weapons, and crafted spears for Hiatea so she could complete her tasks of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
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
treasures, and the secrets of the earth. It is said he gave Surtur the secret of smelting, showed Thrym how to carve magic runes on weapons, and crafted spears for Hiatea so she could complete her tasks of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
eyeball (like the one obtained from Delvin) tucked in one pocket. Being Sneaky. To move through these rooms without waking the cultists, a creature must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity (Stealth) check. On a
flashes with lurid light. As if being extinguished, the glow of the runes dims as shadowy smoke rises from the carvings. The smoke gathers in the center of the chamber, where it coalesces into an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
eyeball (like the one obtained from Delvin) tucked in one pocket. Being Sneaky. To move through these rooms without waking the cultists, a creature must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity (Stealth) check. On a
flashes with lurid light. As if being extinguished, the glow of the runes dims as shadowy smoke rises from the carvings. The smoke gathers in the center of the chamber, where it coalesces into an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
canyon beyond the monastery walls. Two doors lead from this room to the north, and one to the south.
The cultists spend little time in this common room. They spend most of their waking hours
an escort. Altar. Close inspection of the altar reveals that old runes and emblems in its surface have been recently chiseled out. A character who examines the marks can attempt a DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
canyon beyond the monastery walls. Two doors lead from this room to the north, and one to the south.
The cultists spend little time in this common room. They spend most of their waking hours
an escort. Altar. Close inspection of the altar reveals that old runes and emblems in its surface have been recently chiseled out. A character who examines the marks can attempt a DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Three interlocking circles
Alathrien Druanna N Runes, writing, spellcasting Arcana,** Knowledge A quill or glyph
Alobal Lorfiril CG Revelry, mirth Life, Trickery Wine glass
some task that only the god can comprehend. Before this gathering begins, the elves who have been selected start to have powerful dreams and waking visions, urging them to travel to a certain location