delicate intent are buildings

View of the City

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

paraphrase the following: A glittering city of broken domes and jagged towers stretches before you. The nearby buildings and streets slope down into the basin of a vast, ruin-filled crater. Your vantage

, a delicate tower of sharp marble and graceful buttresses rises into the sky. It’s made all the taller by its rocky foundation, which floats off the ground. Give the players a few moments to ask questions about the city before continuing with the following section.

Invasion Encounters

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

feet gouging the dirt. They wave torches and fierce blades above their reptilian heads. Five baaz draconians (see appendix B) charge toward the wharf, intent on setting buildings ablaze and murdering

Vogler Militia (see below) Airborne Assassin A kapak draconian (see appendix B) glides overhead from the cliffs, intent on dropping onto one of the characters. Only characters who have a passive Wisdom

Cities and Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Cities and Sites The gnomes of Zilargo place a high value on appearances. They design beauty into their architecture, featuring delicate carvings, elaborate railings and balconies, and lavish gardens

. Every community contains murals and statues scattered throughout. Most fixtures and buildings are designed for those of small stature, but buildings constructed for taller folk also exist. The Zil

Topaz Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

A set of seven levered brass mirrors that can be adjusted to direct light in different directions 3 A stained glass window depicting a golden city whose buildings are decorated with statues of

massive yellow crystal (the dragon thinks it’s flattering, except for the tail) 6 A large, shallow dish filled with water on which floats a set of delicate wooden ships; speaking different command

Lower City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Lower City A crescent of steeply sloping neighborhoods plays home to the common folk of Baldur’s Gate. The Lower City is a chaotic tangle of conjoined, slate-roofed buildings, its narrow cobblestone

, the mercenaries sometimes seem more like an occupying army than a true police force, better suited to indiscriminate head-cracking than delicate investigation. As such, while most residents are happy

Lower City

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

Lower City A crescent of steeply sloping neighborhoods plays home to the common folk of Baldur’s Gate. The Lower City is a chaotic tangle of conjoined, slate-roofed buildings, its narrow cobblestone

, the mercenaries sometimes seem more like an occupying army than a true police force, better suited to indiscriminate head-cracking than delicate investigation. As such, while most residents are happy

Banrion's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

have peaceful intent (most likely because they saw through the dryad-hags’ ruse, or they simply want to assess Banrion’s nature themselves), they can approach unarmed and announcing themselves. With

silver wire carefully twisted by the fey into delicate sculptures honoring Banrion. As art objects, the sculptures are worth 50 gp each.

Nautiloid Down

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

. They also can’t trust the moronic squidlings to accomplish such a delicate task. For these reasons, the gnome ceremorphs need help. They have built a device that can detect the presence of psi

threatened, the ceremorphs react with deadly intent; otherwise, they shun combat. Roleplaying the Gnome Squidlings The gnome squidlings have a blind hunger for brains that often overrides their common sense

Tradegate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

buildings and devouring the town’s plentiful reserves. Nevertheless, Tradegate’s stouthearted folk remain undeterred, hastily rebuilding demolished businesses. Zuzanna WuZyk Tradegate’s living portal

buildings, roads, and structures in Tradegate are repaired by its populace within 1d10 days. Noteworthy Sites Shaped like a star, Tradegate has five triangular districts, separated by industry and arranged

Sea Ward

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

. These delicate flowers were Ahghairon’s favorite, and they are planted about the temple in memory of him. Two other temples in the ward are as impressive, but in different ways. The beauteous House of the

walls leading into an alley that passes under the surrounding buildings. At night, these tiles glimmer dimly with the blue light of foxfire. More than one route leads into the Blue Alley, as this

Castle Ward

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

long ago. Many other buildings in the ward are given over to city business, including several courts for magisters and the barracks of the City Guard. So many of the ward’s structures are offices and

fortress-like and glowering tower, it has been upgraded with more delicate fashions of architecture since the return of its long-absent owner. Mirt has quite a history with Durnan, the proprietor of the

Sylvania

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Doubledare (may he rest in peace) The gate-town’s buildings are enchanting structures intertwined with the forest around them. Toadstools sprout from the mossy roofs of squat hill homes, and

help in choosing her next partner. 2 A jolly halfling invites the characters to a tea party at their woodland cottage. The halfling is actually a green hag intent on eating her guests. 3 A blink dog

Places of Interest

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

Places of Interest Most of Vermeillon’s buildings contain nothing but decaying furniture and whatever belongings were left behind when the inhabitants fled, but a few locations hold treasure or hints

5 feet above the ground, filled with dead leaves and empty nut shells. Treasure. Within the hollow rests a delicate necklace: a thumb-sized platinum oval pendant threaded on a thin chain (20 gp

Lyn Armaal, Level 3

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

otherwise remains still, unless Sansuri or Thullen commands it to move to a new position on the board. 28. Greenhouse The door to Lyn Armaal’s dome-shaped greenhouse has a delicate mithral frame set with

conch in her tower bedchamber (area 33), though he doesn’t know exactly where. If the characters seem intent on running amok, Thullen tries to defeat them quickly for the good of his family, calling on

Lady's Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

smattering of smaller buildings that support their cycle of enforcement, adjudication, and punishment. Residents of other wards rarely visit the Lady’s Ward without official business. Fortunes are won and

interested parties. The dapper efreeti knows every weapon in the Sinker catalog and its price, from delicate jeweled daggers to massive siege weapons. Items small enough to display—or their replicas if too

Palace of Spires Locations

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

ceiling on delicate chains, and a young human man and woman relax on it as it gently sways. Slender golden perches dot the walls, and songbirds flit between them as they sing. This bedroom once

is a small table and four chairs. The roof gardens are lovely spots to sit and relax while enjoying an excellent view of the walled garden below (area P2). P10: Crystal Bridges A delicate span of

N9. Vistani Camp

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

houses built into its sides. Fog obscures the details, but you can see that these buildings feature elegantly carved woodwork and have decorative lanterns hanging from their sculpted eaves. Atop the hill

many sins, and he yearns not only to free her but also to restore her to life. If the characters seem intent on destroying Strahd, Kasimir tells them about the Amber Temple. Without divulging too much

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Hive Ward Neglected by the dabus and the generosity of other wards, the Hive Ward has fallen into disrepair. Its buildings are lopsided hodgepodges of architectural styles and materials, their floors

by their bright-pink skullcaps. Sigil is a delicate ecosystem, and cranium rats play an important role in it. But while individual cranium rats are mostly harmless, swarms can rapidly become local

Thundertree Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

delicate balance. If the characters ask Reidoth about Wave Echo Cave, he will not divulge its location but will offer to guide the party there in exchange for a favor: he wants them to chase off the

east side of town, the lane opens up to form a small square. Several ruined buildings surround the south side of the square, but a larger, intact structure to the north looks like a barracks. One lane

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