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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
bowl. However, the mortar increases in size to accommodate anything you place inside, expanding—if there's enough space—up to Large size, meaning it can hold even a Large creature
images of you streaking through the sky between your point of origin and the destination. You arrive at the location 1 hour later or, if it is night, 1 minute later.
Bones Know Their Home. When you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
-bones icons are likely to have random encounters with undead. The likelihood of an undead encounter increases in territories marked with red skull-and-bones icons. Most guides know these territories
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
dissipates without effect. The coffin holds the bones of Ogrorlo and the aboleth’s treasure (see “Treasure”). Treasure. Ogrorlo’s coffin holds a trident of fish command left behind as tribute by
. The anemone has AC 10 and 45 hit points. C6. Merfolk Mass Grave Fifty merfolk skeletons are buried in a mass grave 12 feet beneath the seafloor. These bones are the remains of Ogrorlo’s slaves that died
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
stream 19 Warning sign 20 Webs Boneyard The characters come upon an eerie cavern littered with countless bones of various creatures. Whether the site is a natural graveyard for some Underdark species or
the former lair of a fearsome predator, the characters can potentially gather useful material for crafting among the bones. When the party enters a boneyard, roll a d20 and consult the table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
creature must repeat the saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s exhaustion increases by 1 level; on a successful save, the creature’s exhaustion decreases by 1 level. If a successful saving
village of Mbala. A powerful witch is rumored to dwell there. According to local legends, the witch forged a pact with the Lord of Bones, a god who granted her the power to create zombies that retain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
Constrict attack. This ability increases its challenge rating to 3 (700 XP). If the snake is slain, the four baboons leap through the hole in the ceiling and down upon the party. (They remained outside the
room because of their fear of the snake.) Treasure. The bones crushed beneath the fallen block belonged to two humans. This block can be moved by the combined effort of up to three characters with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
they met their doom. U2. Dire Wolf Den A hungry dire wolf haunts this dark cave, the uneven floor of which is strewn with animal and humanoid bones. Unless the characters offer it fresh meat, the dire
increases to 15. Lodged in the rocks behind the waterfall are items that were caught in the river, including an explorer’s pack and a miner’s pick. After the water weird is released and dealt with, these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and one intact smaller coffin lie on the floor here. The larger coffins are carved of fine mahogany and lined with rotting silk. Humanoid bones are scattered across the floor.
Creature. The smaller
it attacks. Bones. When the mimic attacks, the bones spread across the floor begin to rattle and move, as if attempting to form into undead skeletons. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
blindly search the cell by touch, then make a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the check succeeds, the character discerns one key feature of the room: either the wall carvings, the aarakocra skeleton, or
the candle. Aarakocra Bones. The aarakocra skeleton embedded in the wall has hollow bones containing stale yet breathable air — each one essentially a tube sealed with wax. A character with a dagger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
gems flash in its eye sockets.
A human skeleton lies crumpled near the statue’s feet. Several of its bones are obviously broken, but it’s impossible tell whether these injuries happened while the
successful DC 5 Intelligence check. If it’s not cleaned first, the DC increases to 10. If it’s cleaned by scraping with bare hands, the golem interprets that as tracing the maze incorrectly and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Sudden Rush. Until the end of the turn, the gnoll’s speed increases by 60 feet and it doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks.
Bonus Actions
hunger and violent urges. Eventually, they fight among themselves. The survivors devour the flesh of their slain comrades but preserve the bones. Then, by invoking rituals to Yeenoghu (appears in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
) necrotic damage, turning to dust and bones if reduced to 0 hit points. Adjust the following text if the creatures in this room have already been encountered and destroyed. This room has walls of glazed
gift must eat bones or grave dirt to survive. At dawn, if the creature has not eaten at least 1 pound of bones or grave dirt in the past 24 hours, it dies. South Sarcophagus. The vestige within this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Pestle for a spin Properties of the Mortar. The mortar is a Tiny wooden bowl. However, the mortar increases in size to accommodate anything you place inside, expanding—if there’s enough space—up to
night, 1 minute later. Bones Know Their Home. When you command the mortar to travel, you can instead throw out the dust or paste of something ground by the mortar and name a location on a different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
sarcophagi contain nothing but dust and bones. The spirits of several dead members of the Cassalanter family are bound to this crypt. They manifest as three dark, vaporous specters plus a ghost that looks
Caladorn Cassalanter (see above). Treasure. Caladorn’s bones have turned to dust, but his suit of +1 plate armor remains. Also lying in the dust is a mace of disruption. If Caladorn’s ghost is present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
pool as a Search action can make a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the character discerns that the pool leads into an underground tunnel. The tunnel leads to area B11. Swimming through
(worth 120 GP) Oil of Sharpness
B7: Brandle’s Rest A humanoid skeleton clad in rags is nailed to the eastern wall here, its bones hanging off pitons. A wide-brimmed hat with an enormous green
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
DC increases by 2 for everyone following behind the climber. If the check fails by 5 or more, the ladder is damaged and the climber falls — quite possibly to his or her death, unless precautions were
tending their fire (which makes the chamber stiflingly hot and smoky) and carving grisly totems from the bones of their enemies. When the pterafolk have prisoners, they’re confined to the eastern portion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
air is distinctly colder than outside. This room contains no furniture, but around the walls hang various carcasses. Some spare hooks attached to the wall are unoccupied. White bones lie heaped in
nothing of the lower levels of the fortress but are aware the place has recently been sunk. Bones. The bones in the corner belong to the final two members of Elmo’s party. A character who succeeds on a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chapter have goals beyond helping the characters survive. Helping guides fulfill their personal goals increases their loyalty.
A particularly loyal guide (loyalty score of 10 or higher) will follow
. Miraculously, the map accurately indicates the location of Needle’s Bones. This hapless pair hope to be hired by adventurers on an equal-shares basis so they can lead the group to what they believe will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
littered with broken bones. Near the back wall lies a busted skeleton with a horned bovine head splintered with cracks. Two leather sacks brimming with gold rest near the skeleton.
The skeleton is that of
on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check or who makes physical contact with one of them discerns their false nature. Crushing Ceiling Trap. A 20-foot-wide section of the ceiling over the skeleton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
water’s surface is 40 feet below the tunnel’s exit. L5: Littered Cave This small cave is littered with broken bones. Near the back wall lies a busted skeleton with a horned bovine head splintered with
designed to lure greedy intruders to their doom. A character who inspects the sacks and succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check or who makes physical contact with one of them discerns their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Sudden Rush. Until the end of the turn, the gnoll’s speed increases by 60 feet and it doesn’t provoke
violent urges. Eventually, they fight among themselves. The survivors devour the flesh of their slain comrades but preserve the bones. Then, by invoking rituals to Yeenoghu, they bring the remains back to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
here during the trip to Avernus. The ghasts reek of death and decay. When the ghasts are dealt with, a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check discerns a faint crying coming from a cupboard. Inside is
. Their leader, formerly an adventuring rogue, wears magical studded leather armor that increases its AC to 13 (see “Treasure” below). These former citizens of the city died when Elturel was drawn into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
flicker to life overhead as you enter, illuminating a pile of moldy bones.
A cloaker lurks above, waiting to ambush the characters. The creature strikes at an opportune moment. Artificial Assistance
encounter in area S30 proceeds here. The robot defends itself if attacked. Bones. The floor beneath the cloaker is covered with bits of rags, the bones of former crew members and various pests, and the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
lit by a multitude of candles. The walls are jagged, and the cave’s floor is littered with broken skulls and splintered bones. In the center of the cave, a staircase ascends to a carved stone altar
Book. A Dispel Magic spell cast on the book suppresses its magic for 1 hour. Closing the portal doesn’t return escaped chasmes to the Abyss. Treasure. Amid the bones on the floor is a Cloak of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the end of the black gauntlet’s next turn has advantage. If the black gauntlet casts this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st
a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.
Master of Souls
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
discover that Tolmara isn’t shy about spying on them through keyholes and listening at doors while chuckling to herself. Locked in the Six Windows’ attic are the bones of Tolmara’s dead husband, Mirak, of
whom she rarely speaks. Tolmara hides the key to the attic door in her brassiere. The lock can be picked with thieves’ tools and a DC 10 Dexterity check. If Mirak’s bones are touched, his skeleton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
well as the bones of their friends in the harpy nest (area M1) and the brig (area M8) and give them a proper burial. If the characters perform this task, the ghosts give them permission to take treasure
repeat the saving throw, becoming subject to the effect again on a failure. A character who examines the dagger and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discerns that casting dispel magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 17 or higher discerns the spirit lights whispering and overhears one of the following remarks: Dawn Carlos +3 Wand of the War Mage “The next challenge is
corrupted magic. Many more can you find in this forgotten place.” “The jade serpents crave offerings.” Treasure. Close inspection of Abalahin’s roots reveals an ebony wand decorated with bones and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
studies the tree trunk and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check discerns the illusion for what it is. The first floor of the tree home is a circular kitchen with wooden furnishings and
illusion concealing a 6-foot-deep pit. A character who searches the tunnel and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check, or who tries to interact with the illusion physically, discerns the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
(Investigation) or Wisdom (Survival) check, a character discerns more than a dozen individual sets of tracks, some of which are outlined by a thick crust of salt. 5. Midden A foul stench permeates this dark room
, along with one dwarf. All show signs of vicious stabbing and slashing wounds, broken bones, and blunt trauma. The bodies have been dead for about a day and submerged since dawn. These corpses can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
skulls shattered and caved in.
The bones are the remains of three duergar, ghastly remnants of the illithids’ invasion long ago. A character who studies the bodies and succeeds on a DC 16
form a magical lock that can be opened only with psionic energy. A character who studies the door and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discerns the nature of the door’s lock; if a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
few bones (the remains of mountain goats) but nothing of value. S4. Chieftain’s Cave This twelve-foot-high cave has a crackling fire in its center and walls lined with hunting trophies, including the
to keep their arms raised. The DC starts at 5 and increases by 5 at the end of each minute thereafter. On a failed check, the participant drops their arms and is out of the game. If the last two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
increases their level of exhaustion by 1. Watching over the prisoners are two ogres clad head to toe in spiked iron armor (AC 18). When the prisoners reach level 5 exhaustion, they collapse, and the ogres
leading to this room. Gnawed, blackened humanoid bones lie strewn upon the chamber floor amid loose sets of rusty manacles. Seven hell hounds howl and growl from within two spacious iron cages. Four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
the Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to cross the bridge increases to 12, and characters on the bridge must immediately make a saving throw to avoid falling as described above. If both ropes are cut, the
that descends a flight of stairs into a small chamber. Light from outside slants into the room through a series of narrow embrasures.
The area is littered with well-gnawed bones, cobwebs, and rat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
debris, and the bones of small animals cover it. A rough-hewn stairwell zigs and zags down the side of the ledge, descending into darkness.
The far wall of the chasm is 250 feet to the west, and the
accumulated ash of hundreds of fires, though no fire has been lit here for a few years. Inside the ash pile are a few rough-hewn spear tips of goblin manufacture and small animal bones. 2. Switchback