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Docks

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

Docks The docks of Saltmarsh are the beating heart of the town. The fishing trade and related commerce that keep the town alive are based here. The docks have recently undergone a series of

expansions intended to lure larger merchant vessels into the port. Two primary piers are used to load and unload large ships, while a series of smaller ones accommodate humbler vessels. This part of Saltmarsh

6. Barracks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

6. Barracks This chamber is above the main level of Blingdenstone, and houses off-duty svirfneblin currently assigned to defend the entrance. INNER BLINGDENSTONE: GENERAL FEATURES Inner

Tunnels. Svirfneblin and other Small races can walk through tunnels with ease, but Medium or larger creatures must duck and squeeze — a feature intended to control invaders’ movements. Most tunnels have

2. Vast Cavern

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

four articulated metal legs. Zox Clammersham is using the scaladar under his control to build the Simulacrux and to defend it, should it come under attack. The Simulacrux is designed to replicate

scaladar through a variation of the simulacrum spell that uses rust as a component instead of snow. The arch is still months away from completion, and there’s a good chance it won’t function as intended. A

Adventure Synopsis

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

Adventure Synopsis See the flowchart below that illustrates the intended flow of the adventure. It also shows the level for which each chapter is designed. The adventure begins with chapter 1. The

’ Alliance strike team that mistakes Zephyros for a hostile threat. After delivering the characters to their intended destination, Zephyros bids the party farewell before taking his leave. In chapter 2

Adventure Summary

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

return to finish the job. The characters must defend themselves and the survivors, using the assault as an opportunity to destroy the drowned ones before their threat can spread. After doing so, the

doomed the garrison. Forgotten Realms. On Faerûn, Firewatch Island rises out of the Wyvernwater in Cormyr. It was once the site of a Purple Dragon outpost north of Wheloon, intended to keep watch over

Adventure Background

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

was a realm of pastures and cropland. The dwarves established an underground stronghold called Tyar-Besil beneath the Sumber Hills to defend against the trolls and giants that plagued the region. The

Sumber Hills, and they intended to set a permanent watch over the area. History didn’t cooperate. A generation or two after the Knights of the Silver Horn established their strongholds, an orc horde swept

Hideout Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

this room, the gingwatzims defend her. In addition to appearing as swords, these gingwatzims can turn into bats. The journal on Korvala’s desk is a ledger documenting all of Amberdune Books’ sales

occasionally feed on the energy of the living to survive. Korvala has created eight gingwatzims so far, six disguised as books and two more to guard her office. Korvala never intended her gingwatzims to

1: Outer Gatehouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

each square, 30-foot-tall tower connect the ground floor to the roof. Arrow slits in the tower walls and roof battlements help archers defend the keep. Features. Some features about a location

job intended for the party. The characters don’t have to complete a quest at a location to benefit from its services. Unless stated otherwise, the characters can decline a quest; they can always

Mount Ironrot Locations

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

teleported creatures arrive in an empty space near this oval, regardless of their intended destination in the Mournland. A creature that studies the reflection of the Mournland in the oval clearly sees the

uses the warforged warrior stat block) occupy Ialos. The pilgrims defend their home against attackers, but they flee when they’re outmatched. The following locations are keyed to map 4.2: Dyson Logos

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

claimed one of the largest caverns as a common room and food storage area. They defend it against all intruders. Characters coming from area 16 might not be able to see everything at first. Floundering

. The females tend the colony’s eggs and raise hatchlings in the southwest cave. Six troglodytes defend the hatchery and fight to the death to defend their young. The chamber also contains two dozen

Daoine Gloine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

driven out. The city’s only resident is Kwalish, but the inventor has developed potent defenses to defend the entrance to his lab. The following locations are identified on the map below. View

does not control it. If still active, the kraken’s tentacles work to defend its engine. Kwalish developed a process of using living and undead creatures as a control module for powerful constructs

Gauntlet

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

Bronze Arm. When combat begins, the bronze arm atop the stairs animates to defend Nafik. On initiative count 20 of each round (losing initiative ties), Nafik can command the arm to grab or push a

they attack. Nafik’s Heart. The heart’s glass jar is sealed to the floor in the northeast cave and can be smashed easily. The heart inside looks like an ordinary human heart, beating steadily. Nafik’s

Fortress Level 1

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

is forced open, one of the sahuagin immediately moves toward the west wall to ring the gong, while the remaining guards defend the entrance. If this creature is slain or otherwise prevented from

exit to the north. The sahuagin here prepare to defend themselves. Two sahuagin stand guard in this room. They attack intruders attempting to enter the fortress. The pulley mechanism is described in

Castle Cinis Locations

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

tried to defend Jhaeros and Regine; the sixth was Regine herself. A character who holds a figurine experiences a flash of emotion like that felt by the victim in their final moments and, in a couple

the tile can hear the heart beating. As an action, a character in the middle of the room can try to lift the stone tile, doing so with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. The check is made

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

rushes from west to east through the center of the room, crossed by two stone bridges. On the other side of the stream, three bald, gray dwarves work at a roaring forge, beating a white-hot blade into

). ARUNDIL'S ANIMATED OBJECTS A century ago, the dwarf mage Arundil animated a number of objects to defend the Foundry against intruders other than dwarves. Many of these creations remain in place today

Creature Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

statistics are unchanged otherwise. Members are erudite and talkative, preferring diplomacy and debate over violence (though they defend themselves if attacked). Each society member can cast the

teleport spell once per day, but the intended destination must be within 30 feet of another society member. This teleport effect can be disrupted (see “Faerzress” earlier in the chapter), which is how

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the treasure. Treasure. The wagon holds supplies intended for the keep: animal feed, bales of hay, and sacks of freshly milled flour. Stashed in one of the sacks is a purse that contains 12 GP

, or Indifferent (see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules). Regardless, creatures defend themselves in combat. Game Trail You spot a regal elk on the trail beside a dense thicket. Startled by your

Harrowhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

fate and the creator of the first Deck of Many Things, stands in the center of the courtyard. She’s depicted as a solemn-faced woman holding a spread of cards. The statue is a stone golem intended to

go with her and her companions to the chapel and defend them from the evil magic there while they attempt to reconsecrate it. She hopes reconsecrating the chapel to Istus will break the ritual and

Battlefield Events

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

that the enemy has breached the town square and the defenders are in dire need of aid. As you prepare to respond, you hear war drums beating from just outside town. Suddenly a bolt of lightning blasts a

attack! To defend the escaping townsfolk, the characters must hold the line against a large force of enemies. Ghostly Warrior The undead have advanced into the city. The characters face one

People of Phandalin

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

take responsibility for temple services is a sign of her trust and their own ability. They defend her unless they learn the truth. Phandalin … Phandalin. Yeah, I know it. Temperate climate. Average

the first person to talk to them in private. Laughing off his claims as “political rhetoric,” he offers to buy drinks and asks to hear the group’s stories. Harbin Wester is intended to be a political

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

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

and containers, some of which have been destroyed or pried open, spilling their contents on the floor. Inside are building materials, fertilizers, and other foundational supplies intended for the

row of seats in the audience. The intellect devourers fiercely defend their creators, who attack intruders on sight. Creature Feature. Shortly after the characters enter, the screen glitches

Fort Beluarian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

of beach with a few log buildings above the tide line. Ships anchor a half-mile offshore, and people and supplies are ferried back and forth on rowboats. Six Flaming Fist guards defend this station

these treasures to adventurers, no matter how trustworthy they seem. 10H. Gauntlets’ Room This ready room was intended to house a squad of soldiers assigned to regular guard duty in the bailey, but

Hrakhamar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Hrakhamar Nearby volcanic eruptions forced the dwarves to abandon Hrakhamar (map 2.9). They always intended to reoccupy and reactivate the forge when it was deemed safe, but that day never came

Hrakhamar. To defend their trove, the dwarves stockpiled weapons and armor in this chamber. The firenewts haven’t bothered most of it; they prefer their own weapons over heavier dwarven designs, and

Monastery Locations

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

leading them in various meditations. At any given time, four Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) practice with her. Hellenrae’s instruction consists of beating her followers senseless, so the two monks are

time to challenge. If her intended sparring partner declines, Hellenrae attacks anyway. She ends the bout when the victim is down to half hit points or less, or when she is. If multiple characters

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

the pools here. Ihanvas’s Charisma, combined with the magic water, has turned them into the naga’s willing devotees. They defend their master in any battle. Southern Interior Door. The southern door

. The necromancy magic in this pool is intended not to keep it clean but to kill intruders. Any creature that makes an attack dealing radiant damage in this area must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving

Death House Locations

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

open to the hallway. The stone slabs meant to seal the rooms lean against the walls outside the crypts. These crypts are intended to hold the remains of the Durst family members on their deaths. The

), five senior cult members (cult fanatics), and seven cultists. The cult members fight only to defend themselves. Dangling from the chains above the altar is the corpse of the Dursts’ nursemaid, Brigetta

Ship Locations

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

the combat to defend its master. Combat in this small room is hampered by its size and low ceilings. Melee attacks made with two-handed weapons have disadvantage in this room. Development. If Bimz is

member of his tribe know for whom the arms are intended. During his imprisonment he has been brought unpleasant food three times and a cup of brackish, stale water about six times. On each occasion the

Upper Palace Locations

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

and opened again. To use this area as it was intended, the panels must all be closed and then opened in either of the following sequences: Harpy, ogre, bugbear, hobgoblin Ogre, harpy, bugbear

. If the lamias are attacked, they defend themselves until at least one of them loses half of their hit points or more, whereupon they touch the mirror in this chamber and return to the Abyss. If the

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