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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
you could have some of the dungeon’s deadly features be strange mechanical-magical devices reminiscent of Kwalish’s work. The secrets to controlling or disabling such devices might be instrumental to a successful foray into the legendary dungeon.
From One Mad Mage to Another If you’re running a campaign making use of Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage, Kwalish’s laboratory might contain secrets useful in the exploration of Undermountain. Or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
you could have some of the dungeon’s deadly features be strange mechanical-magical devices reminiscent of Kwalish’s work. The secrets to controlling or disabling such devices might be instrumental to a successful foray into the legendary dungeon.
From One Mad Mage to Another If you’re running a campaign making use of Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage, Kwalish’s laboratory might contain secrets useful in the exploration of Undermountain. Or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Technology This section presents technological devices and weapons that have special rules. The items are presented in alphabetical order. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on
explosives and other futuristic weapons, such as laser pistols and antimatter rifles. On many D&D worlds, these devices are strange and unfamiliar anomalies, if they exist at all. If you’re nervous about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Technology This section presents technological devices and weapons that have special rules. The items are presented in alphabetical order. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on
explosives and other futuristic weapons, such as laser pistols and antimatter rifles. On many D&D worlds, these devices are strange and unfamiliar anomalies, if they exist at all. If you’re nervous about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Alien Technology The spaceship contains technological devices from another world. The following items are detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Antimatter rifle Energy cell Laser pistol Laser rifle
Smoke grenade Additional technological devices are provided in appendix A. Many of these devices use energy cells as ammunition or power sources. Energy cells found on the spaceship look like blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Alien Technology The spaceship contains technological devices from another world. The following items are detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Antimatter rifle Energy cell Laser pistol Laser rifle
Smoke grenade Additional technological devices are provided in appendix A. Many of these devices use energy cells as ammunition or power sources. Energy cells found on the spaceship look like blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
known as the Barn Door. How it got that name is not explained. On the facing page is a floor plan detailing the tower’s lowest level (a small dungeon complex), which contains an array of odd mechanical
devices. Any character viewing these diagrams who succeeds on a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) check can ascertain that the devices are designed to launch the tower into the sky—perhaps all the way to the stars.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
known as the Barn Door. How it got that name is not explained. On the facing page is a floor plan detailing the tower’s lowest level (a small dungeon complex), which contains an array of odd mechanical
devices. Any character viewing these diagrams who succeeds on a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) check can ascertain that the devices are designed to launch the tower into the sky—perhaps all the way to the stars.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Adventure Hooks In the course of previous adventures, the characters might have come up against a special magical-mechanical dilemma too challenging to overcome. Perhaps a secret door in a dungeon
complex has been built around an iron golem, or an array of dangerous clockwork devices discovered within a city defy any attempts to turn them off. All research into the problem suggests that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
overwhelming power and malice. After the monster and villain descriptions are magic items the characters find during the adventure. Some of these are much like the magic items described in the Dungeon
Master’s Guide. Others are elemental items, made using the power of the elemental nodes. Cultists of Elemental Evil make extensive use of these quasi-magical devices. The item descriptions conclude with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
overwhelming power and malice. After the monster and villain descriptions are magic items the characters find during the adventure. Some of these are much like the magic items described in the Dungeon
Master’s Guide. Others are elemental items, made using the power of the elemental nodes. Cultists of Elemental Evil make extensive use of these quasi-magical devices. The item descriptions conclude with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Adventure Hooks In the course of previous adventures, the characters might have come up against a special magical-mechanical dilemma too challenging to overcome. Perhaps a secret door in a dungeon
complex has been built around an iron golem, or an array of dangerous clockwork devices discovered within a city defy any attempts to turn them off. All research into the problem suggests that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. When an item’s charges run dry, its magic drains away — or the item might malfunction or explode, with effects determined by you. The “Alien Technology” section in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s
Guide offers useful general guidelines for dealing with strange devices of the sort found in this adventure. If Kwalish’s notes can’t be deciphered (or if the inventor doesn’t show up when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. When an item’s charges run dry, its magic drains away — or the item might malfunction or explode, with effects determined by you. The “Alien Technology” section in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s
Guide offers useful general guidelines for dealing with strange devices of the sort found in this adventure. If Kwalish’s notes can’t be deciphered (or if the inventor doesn’t show up when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
What Is Planescape? Planescape is the D&D multiverse and so much more. Beyond the Great Wheel cosmology (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), Planescape focuses on reality-bending adventures and
devices—will accompany you through this product. These magic items are detailed in chapter 1 of this book, and they offer details about remarkable realms and candid snippets from residents of the planes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
What Is Planescape? Planescape is the D&D multiverse and so much more. Beyond the Great Wheel cosmology (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), Planescape focuses on reality-bending adventures and
devices—will accompany you through this product. These magic items are detailed in chapter 1 of this book, and they offer details about remarkable realms and candid snippets from residents of the planes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
creating nonplayer characters in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to detail the majordomo, giving this individual a vibrant personality and backstory. The majordomo’s goals should be aligned
, who slowly applies those features to the headquarters. A majordomo of a franchise modeling itself after a spy organization might constantly invent devices for the franchise, making continuing progress
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
creating nonplayer characters in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to detail the majordomo, giving this individual a vibrant personality and backstory. The majordomo’s goals should be aligned
, who slowly applies those features to the headquarters. A majordomo of a franchise modeling itself after a spy organization might constantly invent devices for the franchise, making continuing progress
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
aside while Caerhan investigated its provenance and history. The dwarf heard a few tales about devices that matched the relic’s description. Though he never learned the full scope of its powers, rumors
his party paid the price. As an artifact, the Orrery of the Wanderer comes with a random major detrimental property (see the “Artifacts” section in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
aside while Caerhan investigated its provenance and history. The dwarf heard a few tales about devices that matched the relic’s description. Though he never learned the full scope of its powers, rumors
his party paid the price. As an artifact, the Orrery of the Wanderer comes with a random major detrimental property (see the “Artifacts” section in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
into the divine realm of Nyx and the dismal realms of the Underworld. Chapter 4 builds on the guidelines in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, highlighting adventures set in Theros. Maintaining a focus on the
you can use to launch your campaign. Chapter 5 details treasures of Theros, including the artifacts of the gods, the magical inventions of renowned artisans, and various other devices infused with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
into the divine realm of Nyx and the dismal realms of the Underworld. Chapter 4 builds on the guidelines in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, highlighting adventures set in Theros. Maintaining a focus on the
you can use to launch your campaign. Chapter 5 details treasures of Theros, including the artifacts of the gods, the magical inventions of renowned artisans, and various other devices infused with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
) sprouts from a nearby corpse. 2 Putrice, a night hag, cackles as she fishes a wriggling larva (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) from a vent underneath a fiend-owned restaurant. 3 Two cranium rat squeakers
been severed. Left to their own devices, the cranium rats have evolved into a neural network that grows in influence with each passing day. Whenever a citizen relays a message through a cranium rat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the situation and clear up any “misunderstanding.” Treasure. One of the crates contains six laser rifles in weapon racks (see “Alien Technology” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information about
). Each time a character makes a check, compare the check result to the Figuring Out Alien Technology table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. N3. Cryogenic Stasis Pods Each of these four rooms contains a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
) sprouts from a nearby corpse. 2 Putrice, a night hag, cackles as she fishes a wriggling larva (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) from a vent underneath a fiend-owned restaurant. 3 Two cranium rat squeakers
been severed. Left to their own devices, the cranium rats have evolved into a neural network that grows in influence with each passing day. Whenever a citizen relays a message through a cranium rat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the situation and clear up any “misunderstanding.” Treasure. One of the crates contains six laser rifles in weapon racks (see “Alien Technology” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information about
). Each time a character makes a check, compare the check result to the Figuring Out Alien Technology table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. N3. Cryogenic Stasis Pods Each of these four rooms contains a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
” section in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide talks about how futuristic devices are often powered by energy cells. The force pikes found in the monastery, as well as the powered armor to be
clockwork kraken at the apparatus garage (area O5). The construct’s tentacles are outfitted with local teleportation-field devices (see the earlier sidebar), allowing them to move throughout the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
locked. X28. Dungeon Unless they are drawn to the forge by sounds of combat there, three duergar hammerers (see appendix C) are spaced equidistantly along this corridor. Their job is to prevent prisoners
contains ten of these devices, each one with spikes lining the interior of its lid. A Small or Medium creature shackled inside an iron maiden takes 11 (2d10) piercing damage when the lid snaps shut
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
” section in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide talks about how futuristic devices are often powered by energy cells. The force pikes found in the monastery, as well as the powered armor to be
clockwork kraken at the apparatus garage (area O5). The construct’s tentacles are outfitted with local teleportation-field devices (see the earlier sidebar), allowing them to move throughout the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
locked. X28. Dungeon Unless they are drawn to the forge by sounds of combat there, three duergar hammerers (see appendix C) are spaced equidistantly along this corridor. Their job is to prevent prisoners
contains ten of these devices, each one with spikes lining the interior of its lid. A Small or Medium creature shackled inside an iron maiden takes 11 (2d10) piercing damage when the lid snaps shut
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Tresendar Manor Dungeon Although the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose didn’t find the secret door leading into the hidden basement beneath the manor, the agents of the Six did. They then made
extensive use of the dungeon before departing. Map 2.2 shows the layout of the dungeons beneath the manor.
Map 2.2 Tresendar Manor Dungeons View Player Version General Features Except where otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Tresendar Manor Dungeon Although the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose didn’t find the secret door leading into the hidden basement beneath the manor, the agents of the Six did. They then made
extensive use of the dungeon before departing. Map 2.2 shows the layout of the dungeons beneath the manor.
Map 2.2 Tresendar Manor Dungeons View Player Version General Features Except where otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
a greater cause. 3 Magical Arms Dealer. The syndicate has cornered the market on deadly magical devices. They offer their services and wares for a price and acquire staggering magical might for those
items. In the case of magic items, this allows you to delegate the work of finding a buyer (a downtime activity described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
a greater cause. 3 Magical Arms Dealer. The syndicate has cornered the market on deadly magical devices. They offer their services and wares for a price and acquire staggering magical might for those
items. In the case of magic items, this allows you to delegate the work of finding a buyer (a downtime activity described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
preparations before launch. A secret door hidden in a library bookcase (see area B1) conceals the only route to the tower’s underlevel. The Barn Door will be launched into space by arcane devices
required. Once used, this charm goes away. See “Supernatural Gifts” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on how charms work. The book teleports to a secret vault in Candlekeep after