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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
inside the crypt, magic fire sweeps through the crypt to scorch Chef Ofenheiss’s bones. A creature in the crypt must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save
has five means of entry and exit: The door adjacent to crypt 1 (connecting with area K81) A barred archway to the north (connecting with area K85) A barred archway to the south (connecting with area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
K19. Old Library 59 K21. Lord’s Chamber 68 M21. Hall of Thirsting Stone 93 C24. Bridge of Heroes 104 E3. Niche Hall 105 E6. Bastian’s Quarters 106 E11. Cell Block 110 E26. Fire Temple 121 F18. Drow
Tomb 132 P11. Hunter’s Den 132 P15. Reflection Chamber 159 T9. Chamber of Moving Stones 172 D1. Switchbacks 174 D5. Chapel 186 X9. False Crypt [second paragraph after the boxed text] 187 X10. False Tomb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Crypt of the Talhund Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.4. Mike Schley Map 6.4: Crypt of the Talhund View Player Version P1: Lower Landing Four stone sarcophagi stand against the
they would fall apart with a touch.
Each sarcophagus holds a dwarf crypt guardian whose spirit was corrupted by the mind flayers’ magic. When a sarcophagus is disturbed or a living creature attempts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
dead, under mountains of gold coins.
The treasure lies in a crypt in Castle Ravenloft (chapter 4, area K84, crypt 31). 5 of Swords—Myrmidon Look for a den of wolves in the hills overlooking a
mountain lake. The treasure belongs to Mother Night.
The treasure lies in the shrine of Mother Night in the werewolf den (chapter 15, area Z7). 6 of Swords—Berserker Find the Mad Dog’s crypt. The treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Warlock’s Crypt On the western edge of the Troll Hills lies an area of bizarre terrain: shattered rubble is strewn across the landscape, between and among mounds of upturned earth and deep furrows of
after that event. The truth of the place now called Warlock’s Crypt is something different altogether. All of the structures visible here, from the now-shattered outbuildings to the central towers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with dulled blades in the middle of the room while the other four cheer them on. The room is otherwise empty. 9b. Crypt A granite sarcophagus against the north wall has been opened, its lid dumped onto
here pulls reinforcements from areas 9a, 16, and 18. It also attracts the attention of the fire giant metalsmith in area 11.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
seam in the rock. The passage to the east splits, with both routes connecting to area S3. One path enters area S3 through a broken crypt in that room’s wall, while the other descends 15 feet and leads
confounding Lord Soth’s plans and imparts the following information: Lord Soth lurks in the ruins above. He’s using the Cataclysmic fire from Kalaman’s catacombs to control the flying citadel and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the figure as Asmodeus. Cult Gathering. During cult gatherings, a bearded devil guards each of the doors leading to area A7. A4. Family Crypt
sarcophagi contain nothing but dust and bones. The spirits of several dead members of the Cassalanter family are bound to this crypt. They manifest as three dark, vaporous specters plus a ghost that looks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
53. Crypt of the Sun Queen The walls of this room are adorned with tile mosaics of a jungle city intermingled with frescoes of flowering plants, birds, insects, and humans wearing gold skirts and
request, but enough to place her in a special crypt. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals auras of evocation magic around the golden sun and the bejeweled cockroach (see “Treasure” below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the players: A gargantuan volcano dominates the horizon. Clouds of fire and ash spew from its caldera, and the air trembles with its angry grumblings. A vast, multilayered fortress has been hewn into
(see “Crypt of the Hellriders”), cut a new deal with Red Ruth (see “Bone Brambles”), or perform a quest for Mephistopheles (see “Mirror of Mephistar”), they could feasibly infiltrate Bel’s fortress
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
requires a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check to notice the south door that leads into area 18A. Once that door is opened, the gas dissipates. 18A. False Crypt Beyond the door, a stairway leads
fire (a burning hands spell, a flame tongue sword, or the like). Any character trying to break through them will become hopelessly entangled and can’t get loose unless the webs are burned away or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
animated coffin* lurches along, carrying a reverently laid corpse to its crypt. The Construct approaches the characters and silently petitions them to escort it to its destination. 7 1d4 zombies
planetar sneaks through a crypt in hopes of raising one of its god’s agents from the dead. The angel reveals itself to the characters and asks for help in finding its way. 5 The party unknowingly enters a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
throughout the crypt. The figure then moves to the south wall and vanishes.
Lord Soth was here minutes before the characters and claimed a portion of the Cataclysmic fire that cursed this tomb. He then
(see below). If the characters don’t open the crypt, Sarlamir shatters the lid and emerges 3 rounds after they enter the room. Knight Sarlamir. Lord Soth used the Cataclysmic fire to reanimate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
aside, a character who searches the stairs notices the glyph with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. If the glyph is triggered, it erupts with magical fire in a 20-foot-radius
sphere centered on it. The fire spreads around corners. Each creature in the area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (5d8) fire damage on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
descendants from an ancient threat.
5 Punish the progeny of those who cursed it.
6 Reclaim treasures robbed from its crypt.
7 Serve whoever speaks the prayer on its tomb.
8 Slay
+3
Dex 8 −1 −1
Con 15 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 6 −2 −2
Wis 12 +1 +3
Cha 12 +1 +1
Vulnerabilities Fire
Immunities Necrotic, Poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
west wall of the balcony on level 4. (Give the players a copy of handout 20 in appendix E.) It reads as follows: Death to fire, dine or drown, precious air, and falling sand.
The army sleeps in silence
(area 47), Shagambi’s tomb (area 48), the mirror of life trapping (area 50), the scepter in the crypt of the Sun Queen (area 53), and Unkh’s tomb (area 55).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
13. Crypt of Diderius Diderius’s final resting place is a 20-foot-high chamber lit by braziers imbued with continual flame. A massive stone sarcophagus sits atop a stepped stone dais at center. The
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, dispel magic
4th level (3 slots): fire shield, greater invisibility
5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, wall of stone
A canopic jar in the sarcophagus contains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
character enters the room, or if they are attacked first. They fight to the death to guard the treasure in area D11. D11. Partially Collapsed Crypt This chamber has partially collapsed around a stone
. Rubble piled in the northwest corner contains nothing of interest. D16. Flooded Crypt Murky, foul-smelling water surrounds an open stone sarcophagus resting in the middle of this crypt, its stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
13. Crypt of Diderius
Varram
Diderius’s final resting place is a 20-foot-high chamber lit by braziers imbued with continual flame. A massive stone sarcophagus sits atop a stepped stone dais at
, dispel magic
4th level (3 slots): fire shield, greater invisibility
5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, wall of stone
A canopic jar in the sarcophagus contains Diderius’s withered heart. Secret Door In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
wracked by the howling gales of Pandemonium 46–48 Stone double doors sized for a giant Forge of a fire giant blacksmith on the rugged plane of Ysgard 49–58 Sparkling door within a gemstone arch The
swarm of bats when opened Empty crypt in the bowels of Castle Ravenloft, a fortress in the Shadowfell ruled by the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich 69–71 Dressed marble door featuring a cameo of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Gremorly’s ghost and this golem is still intact, it becomes their ally and defends this courtyard on their behalf. 5: Crypt Entrance This room is mostly empty. One outer wall has a stained-glass
window. Stairs lead to the crypt below. If the characters haven’t encountered the Gloved Hand (area 14) yet, they hear the faint echo of an argument coming from below. 6: Dining Hall Read or paraphrase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
roll if its target is prone. Prisoners. Three captives are chained to the walls. Two are fire cultists, while the third is a riverboat crewman captured a few days ago by Crushing Wave river bandits. The
surrounded by dozens of humanoid skulls stands against the northwest wall of this dank cavern. In the middle of the room, hot coals glow in a fire pit, while crude nests of moss and mud are heaped here and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
behind the bar and hurls flaming bottles of alcohol at intruders (treat each bottle as a flask of alchemist’s fire) unless he is stopped. The bar gives Brego three-quarters cover. X12: Worker Rest Area
so with a successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. A knock spell or similar magic also opens the trapdoor. X22: Crypt of the Watched A large burial chamber opens before you, divided in two by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
anyone in the room who isn’t openly wearing Dumathoin’s holy symbol. The ledger lists those buried in the Crypt of the Talhund. It also provides instructions in Dwarvish for how to open the crypt’s
, leaving an impression of sickness and suspicion. Chris Casciano The procession hall leading to the Crypt of the Talhund is lined with sacred statues of dwarves T20: Crypt Entrance The west end of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
handles. At the entrance, the archaeologists posted symbols for “danger” and “fire.”
The doors at the end of the corridor are fake and can’t be opened. Behind them is a solid wall. Explosion Trap. A
the corridor before flooding it with magical fire. Each creature inside the closed-off corridor must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save or half as much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. If intruders flee, the mummies pursue. If the mummies awaken, so too does Gorka Tharn. 6c. Mummy Lord’s Crypt Niches. Niches carved into the walls of this damp 20-foot-high cavern contain hundreds of
. Only by destroying the heart can the characters prevent the mummy lord from rejuvenating. The heart is a Tiny object with AC 5, 25 hit points, and immunity to all damage except fire. Stone Altar and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Dungeon Features The atmosphere and physical characteristics of dungeons vary as widely as their origins. An old crypt might have stone walls and loose wooden doors, an odor of decay, and no light
inhabited dungeon might have light sources. In subterranean settlements, even races that have darkvision use fire for warmth, cooking, and defense. But many creatures have no need of warmth or light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
the floor and a fire burns in a brazier in the center of the room. There is one necromancer in here, plus one ghast and one priest for every character in the party, including sidekicks. The characters
, including sidekicks. E8. Crypt of the First Royals If the characters approach this area from the west, read the following boxed text aloud: Graven steps ascend into a wide, octagonal chamber with a high
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Dormitory A heavy wooden shutter covers the window of this room, making it quite dark inside. It is also very warm due to a large iron stove with a well-stoked fire. Ten uncomfortable-looking pallets lie
Sacred Stone Monastery. The sage was put to work, but delegates Rhundorth and Teresiel were taken below to an unknown fate. M20. The Haunted Crypt The doors leading into this area are made of old bronze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
). Lorry recently escaped her prison when the temple rising broke apart the bricks sealing her crypt. Alstare is a jerk, but he knows a lot about the temple. He’s afraid of the black rose knight. A ghost
S13 opens. If it is rotated to face any other direction, the statue’s heads animate and breathe flame. Each creature in the chamber must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
roughly 40 pounds and has AC 13, 5 hit points, vulnerability to bludgeoning and fire damage, and immunity to cold, poison, and psychic damage. Smashing any of the sculptures alerts the kobold vampire
, vulnerability to fire damage, and immunity to cold, poison, and psychic damage. Treasure. Beyond three walls of ice, in the northernmost cyst, is the frost-covered skeleton of Drakareth, clad in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
wearing disguises (see the “Disguised Characters” sidebar). Statue. The statue represents Zariel in her angelic form. It’s a Large object with AC 17, 33 hit points, and immunity to fire, poison, and
by the Vanthampurs to be used as leverage in the event that the Hhunes find out who stole the Shield of the Hidden Lord from their family’s crypt. Unknown to the Vanthampurs, Satiir is a member of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
minute if a heavy bludgeoning tool or weapon is used. 2. Storage Stacks of crates and casks line the walls of this storeroom.
Trap. Agents of the Six braced three flasks of alchemist’s fire loosely
character moves any crates before spotting the trap, the three flasks tumble in different directions, exploding in a way that covers the entire room. Each creature in the room takes 2 (1d4) fire damage at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
duke, her three dead husbands, her three sons, and the family’s winged cat, Slobberchops. Treasure. A tapestry hanging on the north wall depicts burning angels falling from the sky into a pit of fire
seize control of Baldur’s Gate. He and his brothers recently stole the Shield of the Hidden Lord from a crypt under the city. A powerful devil named Gargauth is trapped in the shield, and has vowed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, lacking space to store these unwanted things in the manor, moved them to the family crypt beneath the house. There they lie now, largely forgotten. Not long after, shantytown residents in the Outer
enterprise. The Helm is a rooming house with an entryway shadowed by an immense iron helm that supposedly belonged to a fire giant. The Cloak, slightly smaller, is signaled by the bright flutter of a