descend insult are burial

Barrow Mound

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

Mound Entrance When the characters move to the barrow entrance, read the following: Tall monoliths line the earthen corridor that connects the barrow’s entrance to the burial chamber far within. Motes

within the burial chamber at the end of the hall, except vague details of the stone bier and the Elk beast altar at the bier’s head. Burial Chamber When the characters can see the burial chamber better

Court of Orestes Locations

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

niches lie small bits of jewelry, gold teeth, or ancient coins, with each haul worth 2d4 gp. 4. Flooded Catacomb The stairs descend into a burial chamber partially flooded with muddy water. Ancient stone

the floor, as well as stairs that descend to the east. A stone slab blocks the way to the north. The mosaics here once depicted the feats of Orestes, a scoundrel-hero who devoted his life to Phenax

Mausoleum Locations

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

Mausoleum Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Ebondeath’s Mausoleum: E1. Entry Hall Read the following boxed text aloud when the characters descend the shaft into this area: The

for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. E7. Vaults of the Uthlords Each of these burial chambers houses the

Nobility

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

charitable actions such as burial of the unknown dead. Their motives are manifold, but their actions — no matter the reason — earn them loyalty and high regard from those who benefit from their largesse

. Seeking patronage from a noble without having been introduced to that person is considered an insult, so you must first befriend someone in a noble’s employ or circle of influence. Doing so is no

Encounters in the Crypt

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

feet tall and hewn from solid rock. C1. Sealed Gates When the characters descend into the catacombs, read: A pair of basalt doors block the passage ahead, their surfaces engraved with a relief of a

the players: Large iron burial urns are positioned reverently throughout this hall, each engraved with a noble coats-of-arms from the city of Elturel. Polished swords, lances, and shields hang from

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

banner status. Of course, Maglubiyet’s call to conquest is always answered. Suffer nor Give Insult. As befits their warlike nature, hobgoblins believe that any insult demands a response. Suitably

honored dead are interred, each burial site complete with a description of the banner, rank, and glories of its occupant. The quarters for troops are austere but sufficient, as are the necessary

Raided Catacombs Locations

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

Raided Catacombs Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4.4. Map 4.4: raided catacombs View Player Version R1: Hall of Knights Stairs descend into a stone chamber engulfed in violet

the “Visions in Fire” section plays out. Burial Alcoves. Fifteen forgotten Knights of Solamnia are buried here, each with their now-rusted plate armor and longsword. If any of the bodies are disturbed

Haskasori Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

, dwarf, and elf adventurers. From the western wall emerge formations of the same glassy crystal. A ramp and a pair of stairways descend to the northeast, while a broad passage opens to the east. The

the adjacent ramp can prompt the platform to slowly descend or ascend 10 feet. The platform stops moving when it reaches the ramp at the top or bottom of the shaft. At the bottom of the shaft, three

Monastery Locations

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

stairs descend ten feet to a landing, turn, and continue to descend beyond your sight. Several large buckets are stacked unevenly on the landing. To the north, a staircase descends ten feet to a door

. The western stairs lead to area M18 in the mines below the monastery. The northern stairs descend to a doorway that opens into the garden (area M14). The buckets are for fetching water from the well

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

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

corresponding effect: “Float.” Gravity in this room becomes half as strong as normal. Creatures’ jump distances are doubled in this room, and creatures and objects that fall descend at a rate of 60 feet per

burial and hide them from the Undead on this floor. P52: Prayer Temple of the Priesthood Faded and moth-eaten prayer rugs are neatly placed about this room. In the center of the south wall is a thirty

Skytower Shelter Locations

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

griffons circle above you, shrieking at your approach. They descend until they’re a few hundred feet away but come no closer. At the end of the entranceway is a ten-foot-tall barricade made of wood and

. The game was called off. Days later, hunters from Wyrmdoom climbed our mountain and slew the griffon in its nest—a grave insult. We have been at war ever since.” Characters who speak to Ogolai

Tomb Locations

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

at various stages of his life. A hallway leads east, and in the center of the room, stairs descend to the lower level. The murals in this room depict Xeluan’s legend (see the “Adventure Background

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

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

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

levers that can be used to reposition the statue’s head and limbs. B2: Machinery Storeroom Three ladders descend from the cylinders into this storeroom. The feet of the ladders are lit by three skittering

declare no allegiances, Artha warmly invites them to join the Guardians of Gorm, then escorts the party to area B12 to meet the faction’s leader, Kanadius. If the characters insult Gorm or claim to

Lower City Gazetteer

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

rats flood in to eat the flesh, leaving (mostly) clean bones to be interred in the attached ossuary by Ilmater’s faithful. While a somewhat ignoble end, it’s often the only holy-ground burial the city’s

procession down crumbling, moss-covered stairs that cling to the outside of the temple and descend into the murky water. The waveservants disappear below the water for a few minutes, only to return empty

Lower City Gazetteer

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

only holy-ground burial the city’s poor can afford, and Brother Hodges does his best to bring quiet dignity to the practice. However, a fertile carrion crawler has recently slithered up from the sewers

tithes are carried in solemn procession down crumbling, moss-covered stairs that cling to the outside of the temple and descend into the murky water. The waveservants disappear below the water for a few

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

sanctum until all six ebony doors have been opened, at which point she awakes and plays the part of a warrior imprisoned here by Iggwilv. When the characters descend from the ledge or otherwise make

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

Stairs The 5-foot-wide stairs that descend from area 1 are roughly carved. They aren’t dangerous to traverse, however, except that combat while on the narrow path can be risky. Three small landings lie

along the route, the first at 60 feet above the floor in area 3, the second at 40 feet, and the third at 20 feet. The characters might be able to see area 3 as they descend. A fortress emerges from the

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