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Random Complications

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Complication 1 An angry guest with a costume identical to a character’s accuses them of stealing the idea. 2 A flirtatious guest decides these interesting characters deserve to be introduced to

the city’s elite. 3 The character with the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices a nimble-fingered guest slipping a necklace off their dance partner. 4 An intoxicated guest

6. Loot

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

of the cultists might be stealing from the stockpiles of goods for sale, so he placed a crate here that might be tempting to a thief. The crate marked “Gold” is full of rocks, and there are tiny

runes on the edge of the lid, which can be noticed with a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The runes can be deactivated with a dispel magic spell, or carefully filed away with a DC 15 Dexterity

Carnival Etiquette

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

party is consistently polite to carnival staff and fellow attendees. Conversely, acts such as interrupting someone, being rude, or grumpily refusing to dance are unfavorable. Lower the carnival’s mood by

1 step if the characters actively offend anyone they meet. Theft and Violence Characters who are caught stealing or fighting are asked to leave the carnival; in this case, the carnival’s mood lowers

10. Royal Armory

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

gate to open for 1 minute. The dance requires 1 minute to perform. Characters must be 8th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the

gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 9 on level 5, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Armor and

Navigating the Drought Elder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

to be alive. Eggs. A heap of oblong insect eggs filled with swirling, psychedelic colors fills the center of the room. These eggs are a manifestation of the dream energy the Drought Elder is stealing

runes is etched into the ground. The symbols move, crawling in a circle. Above them hovers a mass of insectile limbs encompassing an alien light. Beyond it, a narrow passage opens into the vast void

The Knucklebones Gang

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

speak, he moans as he walks and does a bit of a hopping dance. The madcaps and redcaps think this is wonderful, and they occasionally accompany him in a vile song and dance. Characters who witness this

reflect that. One might offer a character a severed finger as a token of friendship, then accuse the character of stealing it afterward. Only their love and fear of Mad Maggie keeps the creatures under a

M2. Amphitheater

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

Specklenose and Zolt, are also Feenia’s parents (see the “Evil Kite” random encounter). After Feenia was caught stealing props, her parents were forced to surrender their shadows to Endelyn as

korreds’ special jig (see “Korred Dance” earlier in the chapter) can command the hair to operate these contraptions; otherwise, a device can be manually operated by a character who makes a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check.

Rogue

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

trap’s pressure plate in a dungeon is good. Avoiding an awkward social situation might be even more important. Explosive runes warding a treasure chest go off once, maybe no one spotted them, big

fountain pen stolen from the breast pocket of a royal wizard. 4 A piece of intricately woven curtain you had to cut to escape a mayor’s manor after stealing their valuables. 5 A gray cat with

9. Dragon's Platform

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

imitating the moves of the dancing dwarves causes the gate to open for 1 minute. The dance requires 1 minute to perform. Characters must be 9th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra

Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 10 on level 6, in the closest unoccupied

Fighter

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

with images of the phases of the moon 11 A dagger with a handle made of bone, etched with worn and unreadable runes 12 A backpack made from the leather and fur of a skunk Victory Is

-choreographed dance 2 Ale! And then more ale! 3 Seizing a trophy from a vanquished foe 4 Composing a poem extolling your valiant combat prowess 5 Adding a commemorative square to your

17. The Dark Seldarine

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

scarab, this one engraved with the symbol of House Freth, tucked in his belt. Each scarab is worth 25 gp. 17e. Temple of Eilistraee This temple of Eilistraee, god of beauty, dance, and the hunt

. Examination of the altar reveals Elvish runes worked into the harp. Any character who understands Elvish can translate the words as “The hymn is the key.” A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence

25. Auvryndar Hall

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

of fresh water. The statues stand atop stone plinths above the water, facing outward. Starting with the northernmost one and moving clockwise, the statues represent Eilistraee (god of beauty, dance

“Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 17c on level 8, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. 25c. Entrance Stairs. Stairs carved

Connected Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

dance 5 2 xorn (attitude: 1d10) gliding through the ground 6 1 roper lurking near its brood of 1d6 piercers (attitude for all: 1d4 + 1) 7 1 stone giant of Evil Earth* (attitude: 1d4 + 1

or by accident), where magic runes have gone horribly awry and unleashed fiendish corruption into the world, or where fiends seek powerful allies to aid their schemes among mortals. Listen. I have

Vault Locations

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

character spends looking through the documents yields one of the following: Bribe. A tattered parchment details how a prisoner, jailed for stealing racehorses, was freed after a noble bribed a local

and succeeds on a DC 22 Intelligence (Arcana) check finds a page that serves as a spell scroll of sequester. (The thesis is worth 500 gp.) Each item is protected by two separate abjuration runes that

7. Clammersham Palace

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

“Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 47a on level 6, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Iron Safe. The square iron safe

views as his domain. The biggest obstacles to his success are the hobgoblins that keep stealing his scrap metal.

Scab Locations

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

feet stands on the floor of this chamber. Three vulture-like demons and six gnolls cackle as they dance around the statue. Three vrocks and six gnolls dance around the statue, reveling in their evil

are beautiful, gold-inlaid runes. Three goat-headed demons with barbed tails throw themselves against the door as a corpulent, ape-like fiend with tusks and tiny wings kicks at them, roaring commands

Necropolis Locations (Y20-Y29)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

light dance like fireflies around this thirty-foot-diameter octagonal chamber. A large unlit brazier stands in the center of the room, and eight ten-foot-square alcoves line the walls, each filled with

"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

Paliset Hall Locations

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

jewels. A 20-foot-high balcony (area P9) overlooks the ballroom floor. Guests. At any given time during the gala, 2d6 × 2 nobles dance here. You can add a named guest to the ballroom by rolling once on

flat and set in a shallow groove, such that it can be rotated. Once the water in the pool is drained, tiny Elvish runes representing the letters A through Z magically appear on the surface of each ring

The Seldarine

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

Weeping eye Ye’Cind CG Music, enchantment Life, Trickery Recorder Zandilar CN Romance, lust, dance Life Lips *Appears in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything **Appears in Sword Coast

Random Encounters in Yon

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

ago, Feenia was caught stealing theater props, but Endelyn Moongrave promised not to punish her as long as Feenia agreed to fly the hag’s kite. Feenia did so and is now unable to let go of the cursed

environment in which the characters stand. Marionettes representing each of the characters dance on the stage and begin to reenact a recent scene from the party’s time in Yon. The marionettes, the wagon, and

21. Azrok's Hold

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

Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 36c on level 6, in the closest unoccupied space

-red stone. It is not valuable. Chests. Flanking the altar are two iron treasure chests without locks (see “Treasure” below). Stealing Azrok’s treasure deprives the warlord of the funds he needs to

Areas of the Sanctum

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

he relinquish his weapons in order to accompany them, the Zhent assassin laughs at them and attacks. E6. Binding Chamber A circle inscribed with runes is carved into the alabaster floor of this room

floating disk, tongues, true seeing, vampiric touch, wall of fire, and wish. Stealing or destroying this spellbook disrupts Manshoon’s operation (see “Disrupting Manshoon’s Operation”), since he must

Ironslag: Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

has a sliding bolt lock, and its opening is wide enough for a fire giant to pass through. Inscribed on the floor of the forge is the ild (fire) rune (see Giant Runes in the Introduction). The forge is

flames. Five smoke mephits dance around the cauldron, cackling with glee. Two ogres wearing grease-stained leather aprons stand next to the tables, and twenty goblins scurry about, performing menial

Wedding Itinerary

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

double doors set into the other three walls. Every surface of the walls, floor, and ceiling is exquisitely carved with runes and bas reliefs depicting dwarves at war. Grand pillars shaped like stone

. Rala’s Secret. Rala’s secret triggers during this scene, and the character inside Rala’s body is momentarily overwhelmed by the doppelganger’s personality. Stealing Gorat’s key requires a Dexterity

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