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Outlander - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

nomad, an explorer, a recluse, a hunter-gatherer, or even a marauder. Even in places where you don’t know the specific features of the terrain, you know the ways of the wild. Skill

unsure how to begin. 3 War, plague, famine, or a marauding monster ravaged your home, forcing you to flee for your life. You don’t even know how many of your people survived or where to find

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

Sanctum Showdown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

, little one. Collect the shards from Talhundereth, the Crypt of the Talhund, and Gibbet Crossing, and bring them to us. You shall be reborn greater than you can imagine, and Phandalin shall become ours

hidden within Talhundereth, the Crypt of the Talhund, and Gibbet Crossing (more information about these locations can be found in the next chapter). Any character who hears the message can make a DC 13

9. Death's Head Watch Post

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

9. Death’s Head Watch Post The hobgoblins of the Death’s Head Phalanx have set up an outpost here to guard the foundry (area 12). Characters approaching this part of the dungeon hear the war chants

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

Bel's Forge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

forges that furnish weapons and armor for the Blood War. An army of devils guards Bel’s fortress, and his dark magic alerts him to intruders within its walls. Strangers who venture too close are

(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

Vampires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

the war years and the killing years wore down my soul as the wind wears down stone into sand.” — Count Strahd von Zarovich Awakened to an endless night, vampires hunger for the life they have lost

vampires are willing to relinquish their control in this manner. Vampire spawn become free-willed when their creator dies. Chained to the Grave. Every vampire remains bound to its coffin, crypt, or grave

Damming the Styx

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

River Styx cut off from the chasm, Shummrath slowly starts to regenerate its mind and reform its body. After 48 hours, Shummrath reforms as a pit fiend and flies off to wage war on his rival, Bel. If

archdevil makes it possible for the barlgura to escape. If the characters return to the obelisk with the news, Ubbalux begrudgingly accepts these terms and reveals the location of the Crypt of the

Encounters in the Crypt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Encounters in the Crypt The following descriptions correspond to areas marked on map 3.3. The entire crypt is terribly cold and wreathed in ankle-deep mist. All rooms and passages in the crypt are 10

information: The knights fought and died alongside the angel Zariel when she waged war in Avernus. Zariel’s crusade ended in failure. Most of their generals, including the angel herself, fell to evil

Omin Dran

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Crypt — took Auspicia from the world. Omin Dran built the organization called Acquisitions Incorporated to facilitate and expand his quest to find his true sister, at least in part. For despite his

. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Reactions War God’s Blessing (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When a creature within 30 feet of Omin makes an attack roll, but before learning whether it hits or misses, Omin can grant the creature a +10 bonus to that roll.

The Knucklebones Gang

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Mad Maggie’s infernal war machine. Chukka is animated, irritable, and takes care of repairs around the fort. Chukka and Clonk lost their weapons and replaced them with the following weapons salvaged

her shoulders. When not loitering around Fort Knucklebone, Pins and Needles keep tabs on the Blood War and spy on Mad Maggie’s rivals. Unlike most devils, Pins and Needles aren’t gunning for

The Vampire's History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

scenic beauty that he decided to settle there. Queen Ravenovia lamented the death of Barov and was fearful of Strahd. War had made him cold and arrogant. She kept her younger son, Sergei, away from the

Ravenovia passed away while traveling to her namesake. In sorrowful disappointment, Strahd sealed his mother’s body in a crypt beneath the castle. Strahd’s attention soon turned to Tatyana, a young

Eastern Flanaess

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

overking; embroiled in war with the Iron League Almor, the Prelacy of Prelate Xanther Klimstyn (human) Theocracy ruled by a priest of Pelor who declared independence when the Great Kingdom descended into

horror (in the fiend-haunted courts of the overking), swashbuckling (in the cities across the region as well as the eastern seas), and war (see “Flavors of Fantasy” in this chapter). Havens of Unrest

Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Cleric I have faith in the power of the marketplace, and I see a lot of nonbelievers out there with money to spend. If you think wading through scores of undead in a haunted crypt or channeling

begging to be solved by a formal declaration of war. A cleric of Bane has never met a minion they couldn’t wait to kick around. Lathander’s clerics are all sunshine and happiness, even when they should

Underworld Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

consists of twisting crypt halls that hold no bones, bodies, or other remains—only dust and guardians. These halls give way to a second sanctuary filled with somber funeral music—though there are no

unleash the terrifying beasts during a war. 3 A greedy priest of Erebos steals coins from the dead before they are buried, thereby filling a crossing with stranded souls. 4 A nightmare

Locating Doors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Pits, a spidery layer of the Abyss 04–06 Rusty metal hatch forged from dulled weapons Interior of a war machine in Acheron, a plane of infinite battle 07–09 Trellis covered with vibrant, untamed

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

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

. These doors aren’t locked but grind loudly when opened or closed, attracting the attention of anyone on the upper level or in area X4. X19: War Room The air in this wide room is thick with the smell of

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

Raided Catacombs Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

recognizes the statue of Kiri-Jolith, god of honor and war. The flames are Cataclysmic fire (see the “Cataclysmic Fire” section). Once the characters enter, the first scene from the “Visions in Fire

Soth’s presence). After relating this information, Knight Jandin wishes the characters luck and fades away. R7: Tomb of Heroes Violet flames outline the tombs set into the walls of this spacious crypt

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 17 or higher discerns the spirit lights whispering and overhears one of the following remarks: Dawn Carlos +3 Wand of the War Mage “The next challenge is

feathers (a +3 Wand of the War Mage). A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince Abalahin to relinquish the wand voluntarily. The wand can also be removed without

Mausoleum Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

giants’ skulls are mounted to the wall. If Ularan Mortus survived the “Leilon Besieged” quest, he is present here. Ularan Mortus has the statistics of a war priest. If Ebondeath recovered the

, 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

Island Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Island Inhabitants d6 Inhabitants 1 3d10 winged kobolds and 10d10 kobolds 2 1 goblin boss and 8d10 goblins 3 1d6 berserkers and 5d10 tribal warriors 4 1 orc war chief, 2d10 orogs, and 5d10 orcs 5 4d10

can only benefit from the spring once. 2 A djinni recluse dwells on the island and grants favors. 3 Pixies beg the characters to help them oust a group of 3d10 trophy hunters (scouts) from the island. 4 The island holds the tomb of an archdruid, which contains a portal to the Feywild.

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the brother of Samular Caradoon, the founder of the Knights of Samular. The two of them fought bravely in the second Troll War. Renwick’s hunger for arcane knowledge eventually led him to prepare for

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

Priests' Quarters

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

library finds a spell scroll of polymorph. S18: Draconian War Room This chamber holds a large table, which is covered by a roughly drawn map of Nightlund along with several other documents and scraps of

Dungeon Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

her tireless effort to win the Blood War. When the characters enter the room, set the scene by reading aloud the following boxed text: Two rows of tall wrought-iron candlesticks light this vaulted

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

Palace Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

crypt. He wants the effect to be undone and to be restored to his true form. While in this form, he has resistance to all damage, but his speed is halved. Obal Obb, a headless dwarf (lawful good, male

help paying off his debts, and Zurrash (chaotic good, female orc war chief) from the world of Eberron, who was ousted by one of her rivals. Both are trapped in temporal stasis, and none of the other

Greater Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

chamber contains a Potion of Healing (greater) and a Sword of Vengeance (longsword). G2: Cavern of Corpses This gruesome cave is either a burial crypt or a trophy room. The walls of the vaulted cavern are

this cave. The elementals attack any intruders. Treasure. A scattering of treasure glints in the bottom of the cave: 60 pp, 285 gp, 87 sp, three rubies worth 300 gp each, and a +1 War Pick. G5: Tilted

Areas of the Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Freth. The mind flayer is getting ready to implant an intellect devourer in Zaibon’s skull, then use him to undermine the drow plot and foment war between the drow houses. (Were Zaibon less useful, the

magical sensor that allows one of the apprentice wizards in area X16 to monitor this corridor (see area X2 for more information). X33. Crypt of Xanathars Past This room contains the following

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