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The Inner Planes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

The Inner Planes Elemental forces and the building blocks of reality originate from these Inner Planes: Elemental Plane of Air. Winds blow clouds and floating islands across this boundless sky

Plane of Water. This bottomless ocean churns with mysterious sea life. Elemental Chaos. Here on the fringes of the Inner Planes, elemental forces clash unpredictably. Para-Elemental Planes. In these borderlands between the Elemental Planes, elemental forces combine into realms of ash, ice, magma, and ooze.

2. Stone Blocks

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

2. Stone Blocks If the characters haven’t confronted the Uthgardt barbarians in area 4, they hear the barbarians’ grunts when they reach this point. The tunnel is 40 feet wide, 40 feet tall, and

level. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher notice gaps in the ceiling, suggesting the presence of two hanging blocks of stone. Characters who search for traps and

K18. High Tower Staircase

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

(area K59). A recently constructed masonry wall blocks the staircase 10 feet below the landing west of area K17. A chink in this wall allows gas (or a vampire in gaseous form) to pass from one side

stairs wrap around (area K18a) runs vertically from area K59 to area K84 without any holes or obstructions. The inner wall of the stairwell, between the staircase and the shaft, is solid.

Fortitude

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

the demigods who control the skies of Arcadia stand vigilant at the bottom of the ziggurat’s steps. Each sculpted from an element in its purest state, the lawful good guardians use stat blocks similar

a tirelessly maintained assortment of parks, orchards, and gardens balanced by pristine buildings and sparkling fountains. Honeycombed into hexagonal blocks, the town has not a hair out of place. The

49. Maze of Death

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

49. Maze of Death Stone slabs seal off the entrances to this corner of the dungeon. 49A. Stone Slabs When the characters reach either entrance, read: A stone slab blocks the end of this corridor

off the exits once more (see area 49C), characters within the maze see a second image on the inner surface of each slab: Painted on the inside of the slab is a male humanoid wearing a hooded cloak

Derro Lair Locations

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

edge of this cave, combining into a narrow stream that trickles out the entrance. Five derro raiders and one derro apprentice (see appendix B for both stat blocks) hide behind the pillars in this room

southeast pool connects this area to the inner cave (area D3). Treasure. The derro apprentice carries a decorative silver dagger with an ivory handle, worth 50 gp, along with a belt pouch containing 20

Second Floor

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

chamber’s inner wall. The stairs rise to an open trapdoor in the celling. Formerly an armory, this room has stored ever-accumulating masses of junk since the hermitage’s founding. All kinds of

the hermitage to the large tower along its west side. A crenellated battlement blocks the walkway in and is set with arrow slits. This battlement served as the main point of defense for the fortress’s

F: Bluemaw Cave

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

Draconic words, including the name “Nadir.” Draconians. A sivak draconian and five baaz draconians occupy this room (see appendix B for both stat blocks). The baaz draconians drag treasure from the sand

sandy lair contains 15 feet of quicksand (see map 5.5), which the draconians are already aware of. A character who prods the floor or searches for hazards discerns the pit’s dangers with a successful DC

Greater Caverns Locations

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

studies the objects and succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check discerns the illusions for what they are. Treasure. The only legitimate treasures in this grotto are the idol’s two jacinth

eyes, which are worth 250 gp each. G19: Vestibules Six nearly identical areas lead from the tunnels into Iggwilv’s inner sanctum (area G21). When the characters approach one of the outer doors, read

Brimstone Hold Locations

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

feet and rising 30 feet above the river’s surface. Constructed of heavy basalt blocks, the bridge’s piers are plated with iron. B2: Gatehouse Two mighty towers of black stone flank the fortress’s iron

cruelty. Gruk-Gruk B4: Prison Yard Huge blocks of rough basalt lie scattered about the center of this spacious yard, where ten armored duergar oversee a large number of haggard prisoners. The prisoners

Lady's Ward

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

members of the Fraternity of Order, the Harmonium, and the Mercykillers. Immovable monuments to order, these factions’ imposing headquarters tower over the city blocks they occupy, surrounded by a

to reveal a slew of finely crafted weapons available for purchase. 6 Three Harmonium peacekeepers escort a manacled githzerai uniter to the Prison (both stat blocks are in Morte’s Planar Parade). As

Abyssal Prisons

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

warding glyphs that discharge lightning. If the check fails, the character discerns the false runes but doesn’t notice the glyphs. The trap activates 3 rounds after a creature enters the room. (Tarul

15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discerns the connection. If a character who can cast spells then succeeds on three consecutive DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) checks while continually touching the wall, the

Keep Locations

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

, the front gate remains barred but unguarded. K2. Gatehouse The gates open to a thirty-foot passage leading east. A portcullis blocks the far end of the passage, but you can see the castle yard on the

blocks the castle’s water gate (area K11). It only takes one person to operate the capstan, but lowering the chain to allow a boat to pass requires a character to use three actions cranking. Treasure

Dungeon Characteristics

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

they encounter to avoid repetition. A white gate’s misty energy field, when active, gives off dim light and renders its area heavily obscured. This field is also an impenetrable magical force that blocks

forms a lid hinged on the inner side and lined with lead. A character within 5 feet of the lid might notice it with a successful DC 20 passive Perception check. A character who searches the area

Locations on the Grove Level

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

. 50. Ashardalon’s Shrine Dragon-carved granite blocks line this chamber’s walls and ceiling, though many are crumbled and broken, leaving stony debris on the floor. A huge marble statue of a rearing

shadow behind the statue’s wide wings. A five-foot-diameter, circular tile of dark stone is set in the floor in front of the dragon statue. Runes are carved around the circular tile’s inner edge

Spaceship Locations, Level 3

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

naturalness and space, gradually sloping down in 5-foot tiers to the inner garden. Since the ship’s crash, nature has reclaimed the area. Carnivorous plants grow untamed, and escaped specimens have made the

encounter in this location is identical to the one in area S56b. S57: Inner Garden (Green) This area is similar to area S56 but has fewer predators due to the presence of the froghemoth (see area S59). It

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

deeply on your own thoughts. You can take an action to focus your inner mind. This focus lasts for 1 hour. While your inner mind is focused, you can’t take reactions. For the duration, when you make

focus your inner mind when you finish a long rest. Treasure. Jomlus keeps Klaudel’s belongings in a tidy pile. They include a pair of well-made spectacles worth 100 gp, two spell scrolls of comprehend

Wreck of the Marshal

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

inner compartment holds a carved indentation of a holy symbol of St. Cuthbert and a coiled iron cobra that attacks any creature not wearing a symbol of St. Cuthbert. When a creature places the symbol

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

Temples of Extraction

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

) check discerns how these shrines and the black gates in this sector work together to shield the Phylactery Vault. The character understands that if the black gates in the Temples of Extraction can be

appendix B for all three stat blocks). The Red Wizard here is Mennek Ariz, the rebel wizard who helped assault the Bloodgate. He was captured during the assault and brainwashed. A character who succeeds

Fortress Level 1

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

character who makes a successful DC 18 Strength (Athletics) check. Net Trap. A large net trap is installed in the ceiling of the corridor leading from area 1 to the gate that blocks entry into area 2. The

14 Wisdom (Medicine) check discerns that the remains are those of a female human and a male half-elf. 17. Large Storeroom This room contains neat piles of hammers, chisels, mining picks, sledgehammers

Cottage Locations

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

. A four-foot-high wall made of bubblegum bricks blocks off an opening to the south. Natural light fills this courtyard. Scaling the low wall is easy but costs an extra 5 feet of movement. Three candy

crystals, and deceptively crafted cakes with painted fondant. A character who takes the Study action to examine the treasure discerns it is fake. Gummy Pillow. Inside the sarcophagus is a life-size

Platinum Room Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

, burbling fountain. This area serves as a guard post for Shemeshka’s inner sanctum. If they haven’t been dealt with already, two warden archons (see Morte’s Planar Parade) stand watch here and review

Morte’s Planar Parade for both stat blocks). Shemeshka has dressed them in Fortune’s Wheel uniforms and doused them in perfume. The bodyguards attack when called. Shemeshka avoids battle, as she considers

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

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

the hollow boulder is a bronze tablet worth 100 gp. The tablet is etched with a poem for those hoping to delve into the greater caverns. It offers cryptic insight on how to enter Iggwilv’s inner

Lesser Caverns Locations

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

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

enough to delve into the greater caverns. It offers cryptic insight on how to enter Iggwilv’s inner sanctum (area G21), where the archmage’s true prize resides. The poem reads as follows: In the center

Zorzula's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

stat blocks). If they notice an intruder in the mess hall, the goblins panic and attack. The goblins attempt to overwhelm any intruder with sheer numbers, aiming to subdue instead of kill. If all

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

Gibbet Crossing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

don’t have ranged weapons, but Qunbraxel might attack through the narrow openings. Blocked Hall. The top of the mudslick tower blocks the end of this hall except for gaps only a few inches wide between

) The Ilvaash Fanatics’ Mission. The mind flayer fanatics manipulated the insufferably arrogant Qunbraxel with vague promises to bring Qunbraxel into their inner circle. Cut off from any elder brain

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