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Curse of Strahd
best of their ability, and can act independently to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons.
Constructed Nature
becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use or value to anyone.
A guardian portrait looks like a finely rendered and beautifully framed work of art, usually depicting someone important in a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
honeycombs of hidden passages, deceptively thin walls, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no
points. The dragon’s most valuable treasures are stored here and in adjoining caves, and the walls of this central chamber are covered in art depicting various battles—many of which the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no easily accessible entrances or exits at all, and
are stored here and in adjoining caves, and the walls of this central chamber are covered in art depicting various battles—many of which the dragon took part in.A Sapphire Dragon’s Lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
elementals magically transform from statues and attack the characters. The door slams behind you as you enter this hexagonal room. Four of the walls are covered in mosaics, each depicting the destructive
home.
Even patterns against all odd,
A tile misplaced awakens its god.
In proper order safely seal these four,
Or best one of each to open the door.
Once the characters enter this room, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
collections of emeralds and beryls as a result, punctuated by amber, red rubies, tiger’s eyes, bismuth, and the like. They likewise covet finely crafted items and works of art depicting unspoiled nature
A giant-sized hunting horn scrimshawed with elaborate patterns, the pewter only slightly tarnished
7 A stained glass window still set within a fragment of wall depicting the many deaths of an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, and that is true of the treasures they collect as well. Though they cannot abandon their hoards, shadow dragons hide them away even from their own sight. The most resplendent items are always the best
3 A lump of melted precious metal that was once a splendid necklace and holds gemstones inside it
4 A series of fine charcoal drawings depicting the royal lineage of a prominent drow house
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no easily accessible entrances or exits at all, and trespassers who do find their way inside must then contend with a maze of
dragon’s most valuable treasures are stored here and in adjoining caves, and the walls of this central chamber are covered in art depicting various battles—many of which the dragon took part in.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
mercy of the predators they had honored — but they are one of the most potent gatherings of mages anywhere in the North. The Harpells are a jovial, if insular, lot. All wizards, they tend to marry
smaller matters and keep the peace as best they can, knowing full well that if the Harpells need to get involved in a dispute, there is always the possibility of an offender’s being blasted into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
protected by mountains, they frequently form defensive pacts with humans, gnomes, and elves that live nearby. Although the best artisans are revered for their skills, just as in any dwarf clan, hill
fallen and been forgotten, leaving behind wondrous landmarks and mysterious dungeons. Shield dwarves who occupy a stronghold can be as clannish and insular as gold dwarves, but shield dwarves are far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
without the undercroft. This slouching, centuries-old stone church has a bulging steeple in the back and walls lined with cracked, stained glass windows depicting pious saints. A fence of wrought iron
altar (see the “Bones of St. Andral” section). Father Lucian Petrovich (LG male human priest) oversees the church and does his best to raise spirits. Assisting him is an orphan and altar boy named Yeska
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
them all. Inside the Whorlstone Tunnels, however, the derro is distracted by ever-present threats, giving the party the best chance to catch him. The characters can fight Droki by the tunnels’ entrance
a holy symbol of Laduguer, set with a carving depicting an arrow breaking on a shield. Characters not sanctioned by the Keepers of the Flame to carry the symbol will be arrested by the guards (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Animated Objects Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability
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Guardian Portrait A guardian portrait looks like a finely rendered and beautifully framed work of art, usually depicting someone important in a realistic manner. The picture and its frame are bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the far wall; each of its two eye sockets is set with a gemstone—a jet worth 100 GP that can be easily pried from the skull. B4: Kitchen A tapestry depicting a grinning black dragon hangs on this
to those who defy the dragon’s rule. Speaking with Brandle. If a character casts Speak with Dead, the gruff-voiced skull of Captain Brandle answers questions as best it can. Brandle knows that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
spines stands west of the statue, glaring at four black-robed cultists who kneel and chant in the middle of the room, their faces hidden behind golden devil masks. Nine tapestries depicting the layers of
or magic items.” If released, Falaster helps the characters as best he can while staying out of harm’s way. Expecting that he might be caught, he obtained and memorized a floor plan of the dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
helms—ornate, high-backed chairs mounted onto mechanical gimbals that encircle a thirty-foot-high orrery depicting Realmspace. Those who train here are overseen by Saerthe Abizjn, a training officer
completes his ensemble.
Quote: “If you’re looking for a quick answer, I’m probably not the best place to find it.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
drone fulfills this order to the best of its ability, and will attack until its target leaves the room or is dead. T6: City Overview In the middle of this room stands a three-foot-tall, circular metal
as the city flies, accurately depicting the landscape for many miles around the city. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) check recognizes the map depicts the Northern Wastes, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
looking to carouse find this the best place for a rowdy night of drinking and brawling. The town guard comes here only if called. Kreb works with Gellan Primewater to screen prospective buyers and sellers
from the nearby Hool Marshes. A wooden sign depicting a net filled with fish hangs above the double doors leading into the hall. A small tower rises from the building, housing a horn at the top, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
even the northern metropolises of Baldur’s Gate and Waterdeep, its influence is curtailed by the unwillingness of its rulers to work together in the nation’s best interest. The members of the Council
believed destroyed in the conflagration of the Spellplague, Halruaa has largely been restored to the insular, magic-mighty nation it once was. Because of the foresight of their divinations, Halruaan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
west and east walls of this area between the foyer and the ballroom. Oren is diplomatic and ingratiating without being obsequious. When confronted with turmoil, he does his best to maintain a calm
Vibrant paintings and tapestries depicting the seasons hang in this grand room. Along the walls are displays of statuettes, crystal vases, and other art objects.
Secret Door. A secret door in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
features: Set into the alabaster floor is a large symbol in black marble, depicting a winged snake biting a coin. Characters recognize this as the symbol of the Zhentarim. (The coin conceals an alarm
his followers expendable. The characters’ best chance of survival is to convince Manshoon that they can be cowed or bribed into working for him. Weary of his conflict with the Xanathar Guild, Manshoon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Thadrah. Food for the slaves, in the form of a light brown, watery gruel, is poured into the trough from time to time, though the slaves are not given utensils of any sort and must do their best with their
step from the top of the stairs. Descending the stairs submerges the party in cold (but not frigid) seawater. Treasure. The sahuagin champion wears a pair of gold and silver armbands (25 gp each). Intricate designs depicting shark teeth encircle the armbands.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
flagstone floor is a ten-foot-wide, fifteen-foot-long rug of exquisite design, depicting a royal coronation. Two tapestries hanging on the walls depict a dragon flying over a ship and pilgrims on camels
beyond the ability of any of the characters. Falaster Fisk, a spy imprisoned in the dungeon (area V29), can advise the characters that taking the box to Candlekeep is their best bet for learning what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
artifacts that could rewind time (see the “Secret of the Obelisks” sidebar). It was damaged during Ythryn’s fall and, despite Iriolarthas’s best efforts, the demilich could not repair it. Characters who
preserved in stained glass that glows with its own arcane light. Eight large portraits adorn the walls beneath the dome, depicting Iriolarthas’s eight apprentices, known as the Wizards of the Ebon Star
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
hillside, its entrance lies between the feet of an 80-foot-high stone statue depicting a man carrying a crocodile on his back. Any Chultan can identify this as a figure from local mythology and can
indicated otherwise, a trap can be spotted with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. It’s best if just one character makes this check, and only the first check counts, no matter how many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. Standing next to the desk is a one-eyed, bipedal horror with spikes growing out of its back. Tapestries depicting feasting undead creatures hang on the wall.
Olivier Bernard Jerot Galgin The
victim. For his future attempts, Jerot has chosen townspeople from Neverwinter whom he believes have particularly meaningful secrets. Their secrets are the cultists’ best offerings to Vecna. A character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
willing to trade information for her freedom. She’s willing to guide the characters to Marlos Urnrayle (area B21). Treasure Hedorm keeps the best pickings from the prisoners in a locked wooden chest
holds a ten-foot-tall statue depicting a crude humanoid form composed of earth, boulders, and sharp crystals. One massive, rocky fist is raised above its blunt head. Shattered rubble from an older
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
execution are among the best possible outcomes. Ideally, the players coming up with hilarious ways to escape will allow them to prevent such fates. Even if the characters have not used Flabbergast’s
can feel like the best path to securing the orrery component and winning, while some players might blurt out their secret goal with the excuse that their character would try to do so.
Encourage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
surroundings. Tell the other players that none of the remaining party members have any idea where the missing party member went, and their memories of the past 24 hours are cloudy at best. Even if the
engraved with a giant snowflake. Two caryatids depicting a towering woman stand on either side of a door in the south wall. In the middle of the room is a five-foot-tall, claw-shaped lectern with a white
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
X3. If the guards in that area haven’t been dealt with already, they attack the characters on sight. X14: History Room The stone walls of this circular room are engraved with murals depicting a giant
area X15. Aminta fights until reduced to 10 hit points or fewer, then attempts to flee. Edino behaves similarly. The doppelgangers look and act like the real Aminta, and they do their best to cover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, roofed with slate shingles, and inconspicuously blended into the surrounding architecture. Recently added to the structure are beautiful mosaics depicting souls prevailing against ill fortune at sea
the Citadel and Old Wall are properly maintained. He also disciplines Watch soldiers accused of misdeeds — accusations that he takes very seriously and does his best to investigate. High Constable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, and inconspicuously blended into the surrounding architecture. Recently added to the structure are beautiful mosaics depicting souls prevailing against ill fortune at sea. Other than holding formal
that the Citadel and Old Wall are properly maintained. He also disciplines Watch soldiers accused of misdeeds — accusations that he takes very seriously and does his best to investigate. High
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
” earlier in the chapter). The walls of this hall are illustrated with painted panels depicting a starry sky. The paintings show what a viewer would see while looking out through a set of windows into
of this circular chamber are decorated with sculpted reliefs depicting humans and demons partaking in grotesque revels. A spiral staircase with a golden handrail is in the middle of the room.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of this marble hall is polished to a mirror-like finish. The exterior walls are lined with stained-glass windows depicting fairies and butterflies in flight. A glass statue of a long-haired woman in
with each hag using her plane shift spell to flee Prismeer. The hags also use this spell to escape if the characters attack them. Otherwise, the hags do what they do best: deceive and bargain. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to area X36. He gleefully offers to serve as a guide if the characters correctly answer the following riddle: I come with a smile; In slaughter, I rest; I can be contagious, But my medicine is best
and obey its telepathic commands to the best of their ability. When they detect intruders, they cry out, “Ooop! Ooop!” to alert their illithid master, then charge into battle. Portcullis. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. The chest contains the following items: a bolt of green velvet cloth (5 gp), a large leather sack holding 200 ep, an ivory figurine depicting Semuanya (25 gp), and a small, padded wooden box containing
). Communication through a closed door is muffled at best, and it will be difficult to carry on more than a very fragmentary conversation between any prisoner and a would-be rescuer. A character must