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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
harp; a jeweled wine flask; pillows of silk; and fine clothes draped over wooden mannequins. To the east, an engraved stone disk is set into the floor of an alcove. To the west, a rectangular steel
Nsi unlock the gate and bring forth the Night Serpent. In return, Ras Nsi defends the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Nine stone puzzle cubes are needed to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Ras Nsi doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
twelve runes engraved around the sphinx statue. Each is an ancient symbol for a different hour. If the characters fail to answer the riddle correctly, Oliekintara seems pleased with her own cleverness
. She offers to tell them what she knows in return for a gift. This can be anything the characters think a sphinx might like—perhaps a song, a story, a meal, a future visit—or treasure worth at least
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
house’s wrath. If the characters side with the house that wins, the leader of the victorious drow parleys with them to find out what they expect in return (see below). If the characters end up on the
escapes, Spirreth tries to hide and rest in area 13. The hezrou has 72 hit points remaining at the end of the fight, and Shindreer has cast none of her spells. She uses her healing magic to return the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
stars (area T13) Sacred scimitar dedicated to serpent spirits (area T17) Set of copper tablets engraved with incantations (area T19) Crystal orb used in rituals (area T23) Blue silk sash used in
ceremonies (area T27) If the characters uncover any of these items from the complex and return them to Laysa, she is ecstatic. For each item returned, Laysa pays the characters five gemstones worth 500 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Ras Nsi does what he must to prevent the Red Wizards or the characters from obtaining all of them. A puzzle cube is a stone cube 3 inches on a side and engraved with images of a specific trickster
, buried, or taken more than a mile outside Omu, they teleport back to their resting places inside their respective shrines. If the characters return to a previously cleared shrine, there’s a cumulative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
them cordially at first, offering them food, drink, shelter, and safe passage. In return, she demands that they hunt down and slay Muiral, who has become an unwelcome distraction. Vlonwelv kills them
. Treasure. Zress wears mithral armor (plate). Affixed to her spider silk cloak is an obsidian scarab engraved with the insignia of House Auvryndar (25 gp). Gorzil’s Gang Vlonwelv has twenty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
promise she made to the characters in exchange for her freedom, then casts plane shift in an effort to return to the Elemental Plane of Earth. (The attempt fails, naturally, and she winds up trapped in
characters to seek them out and use them to defeat Acererak. Treasure The dao wears two sapphire cords (1,250 gp each), two platinum armbands engraved with dueling dragons (750 gp each), and a topaz belly-button gemstone (500 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
smaller chamber with an arch gate set into the back wall (see “Gates”). The arch is engraved with images of dancing dwarves. The rules of this gate are as follows: Standing within 5 feet of the arch and
. It craves gemstones and seeks out better ones with which to adorn itself. Most of all, it longs to return to the forests around Myth Drannor, where it was created. If its wielder’s goals run counter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
reference to other family members, namely Zalthar and Dezmyr, who dwell in Shadowdusk Hold (see level 22) and plan to return to Waterdeep in force, aided by some kind of giant construct that Halaster is
, contains an intricately engraved wand of dark wood, a poisoner’s kit, and a vial of exquisite perfume (75 gp). 11c. Vacant Room This room is unoccupied. 11d. Cephalossk’s Room The rolltop desk in this room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
tomb into the weedy yard of uneven earth. The stone door to the tomb is engraved with the word “DOLINDAR” above it.
Four vampire spawn catch up to the party when the characters reach the door to the
The door in the east wall of this otherwise empty room bears the inscription “DOLINDAR” above “NO WORLD TO RETURN.” Every letter of each word is set into the wall on a separate tile.
The door is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
characters. As soon as the characters venture more than 10 feet into this area, the elves begin combat, screaming at the characters to leave and never return. Helping the Elves. After Armin
elves stop fighting and become Friendly. If they become Friendly, the elves return to Redwood Watch. Before leaving, Jherris tells the characters about a vial of Acid he has hidden in his bedroll (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
space on one of the last merchant carts out. They took what they could fit on their backs, and they left their other possessions behind and hid their valuables in order to return and claim them later
furniture are visible through the open doorway. Blank headstones stand in front of the house, and one beside the doorway is engraved with the words “Tiris Frosthair, Stonemason. Inquire at Back.” At the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
39. Arcturia’s Boudoirs Mounted above the double door to these chambers is a 4-foot-diameter, 2-inch-thick disk of black stone upon which is engraved a white symbol depicting a bony human hand. A
Alussiarr, the rakshasa shrugs its shoulders, returns to its nap, and gives them nothing in return. It has waited years to escape — it can wait a few more. 39b. Skull and Bone Boudoir Mosaics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
between the windows, while tables are crowded with specimen jars, alchemical equipment, and other clutter. Engraved into the floor of the chamber is a large, nine-pointed star.
A middle-aged tiefling
are forfeit to Zariel. All persons bound by oath to defend Elturel are also considered forfeit. I further recognize that this dispensation will last fifty years, after which the Companion will return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, hoping that the goddess might hold enough sway over Strahd to persuade him to free her beloved. Zuleika Toranescu Kiril has ordered Zuleika to guard the prisoners. If the characters rescue Emil and return
pieces of plain gold jewelry (worth 25 gp each) and a finely wrought gold cloak-pin inlaid with shards of jet (worth 250 gp) An ivory drinking horn engraved with dancing dryads and satyr pipe players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
14. Sepulchers This corner of the dungeon holds a pair of dusty crypts. 14a. Southern Crypt The door to this room is engraved with a large rune, while the door frame is carved with leering dwarven
brother wasn’t so fortunate (see area 11). Lorlynn doesn’t know he’s dead and is expecting him to return any moment, but news of his death doesn’t upset her. So gloomy a creature was he that if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
(dealing damage as the lime in area 5). It looks like cloudy water. A small amulet lies beneath the caked lime. The amulet (worth 65 gp) is made of brass and chrysoprase, engraved with the words “Lord of
Snails.” It is possible to use the amulet as a bargaining tool with the giant slug, which will accept it in return for allowing the characters passage to the Tomb of Hurakan. In the southeast corner of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
is grateful to the characters and, in return, suppresses the mirage, revealing the room’s exits. Bobbing Spirit Lights. There are 1d8 bobbing spirit lights (each uses the will-o’-wisp stat block and
return the chest and its contents to the niche or place one or more items of equal or greater value into the niche. Otherwise, one of the following effects occurs when the time expires, depending on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
lies there.
These crypts hold the bodies of Phenax worshipers who were expected to return from the afterlife. None did. Brazier. The brazier that once lit this hall is sculpted with faces
successful DC 14 Strength (Athletics) check. Beyond, each crypt holds a stone sarcophagus engraved with a name and depictions of the occupant’s most infamous feats. The lid of a sarcophagus can be opened with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, and looks vaguely like a crouching stone giant with a lump on its neck where a second head is beginning to form. The statue is engraved with profane symbols, with the name “Dorhun” scribed in
fails its Dexterity saving throw to avoid the slime. Treasure If the characters return the broken statue (or, at the very least, its second head) to Stonespeaker Hgraam, he gives them an emerald
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
knucklehead trout. Its wooden plaque bears an engraved copper plate that reads, in Common, “Big Knuck, caught by Easthaven fishers during the summer of 1479 DR.”
A secret door in the northeast corner is
Dinneshere, which manifests here as a chaotic evil ghost. If the characters keep their distance, the woman begins sobbing. If the characters leave without confronting the woman and return later, the ghost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, bringing particular abilities and perspective to bear on the group’s goal. Likewise, a lauth’s dragons cover a range of ages, ensuring that the lauth’s traditions outlive its oldest members. Engraved
the death ward spell on itself and regains the ability to do so after a long rest.
Mystic Markings. The sigils engraved in the scales of a hidecarved dragon echo across the Material Plane similarly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the tomb’s current inhabitants, Ten-Towns, or the present state of affairs in Icewind Dale, since it has been sealed up for hundreds of years. If the characters return to Ten-Towns with Sahnar in tow
. Once broken, the mirror’s magic is gone forever. E8. First Tomb of the Half-Moon The stone door to this tomb is engraved with a white semicircle (the symbol of a half-moon), with its rounded edge facing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
hair, and shiny baubles are also visible in the harpy’s nest. Harpy’s Return. When the characters arrive at the shipwreck, the harpy is out looking for another ship to lure onto the rocks. It returns
after the characters have spent some time aboard, as described in “Harpy’s Return” later in this chapter. Treasure. Characters who search through the crow’s nest find a small gold bracelet worth 25 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
utter a prayer to Graz’zt; doing so has a 10 percent chance of annoying the demon lord, who causes four shadow demons to appear in the room and attack. These demons return to the Abyss after 10
.
Sythian Skalderang (see the end of the adventure) is here with his students from 9 a.m. to noon. The students often return to this room between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to play music without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
here that they are no longer on track to find Ythryn. Their only options are to return to the Caves of Hunger or continue exploring the Underdark. The latter option is beyond the scope of this
and engraved with the symbol of House Dalambra (25 gp), and a half-empty bottle of Elverquisst (a rare, ruby-colored elven liquor distilled from sunshine and rare summer fruits). Professor Skant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
remain open, so the characters can explore the rooms beyond when they return from whatever stage is triggered by opening the door. Any treasure or other objects claimed in a stage stay with the characters
fidgets with the medallion she wears, especially when trying to remember something. A DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check notes that priests often wear such medallions, engraved with their holy symbol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
approaches the characters and warns them that this realm is fading; they should return to their own world before Prismeer disappears entirely. Winterbow reveals that the other members of his clan galloped
grandfather oak upon which the pixies built their village is sickened by the hag’s presence. Ridding Thither of Granny Nightshade might be the only way to return the tree to good health. Development
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
attack anyone bearing this symbol except in self-defense. The Test Begins. The camp has run out of food, and the tribe’s hunters have failed to return because of the unyielding blizzard. The nomads
overwhelming and routing the enemy, Bjornhild decides to take over their camp and wait for Elk hunting parties to return so she can slaughter them and take their food as well. As a result, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
THE YAKFOLK
Most of the prisoners in the yakfolk village aren’t given identities. You can assign names and genders to them as needed. Prisoners of the yakfolk who are set free try to return to their
fire pit and the south wall is an ornately engraved bronze gong and a wooden mallet that has a head padded with yak hide. The gong and the mallet hang from a wooden frame. The hut is home to Chief Kartha
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
safe. Developments Any loud noises here attract the attention of the goblins in area 7. One goblin comes to investigate the disturbance. If it doesn’t return, or if it spots trouble and sounds the
quarterstaff. The quarterstaff is engraved with stylized feathers, is surprisingly light (1 lb.), and worth 10 gp.
Awarding Experience Points Divide 400 XP equally among the characters if the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
haunts these halls, his heart preserved in glass by foul magic. Those who end his undeath may return and face the Trial of Truth.”
Once Nafik and his heart have been destroyed, the grime in this
room disappears to reveal a question mark engraved in the floor before the column. Column of Water. This water column flows with the water of Athis (see the “Pyramid Features” section). A creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
on the central spire. A gate engraved with arcane sigils is set into the base of the strut.
The Spire of Iriolarthas (area Y19) is surrounded by a force field that also encompasses this area
entrance (area 19a). Y7. Tower of Conjuration This tower is engraved with interlocking circles of stone. Yellow light spills from its topmost window, and the faint sound of brooms brushing on stonework
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
twisting passage to investigate the disturbance. If he doesn’t return in a round or two, or if he spots trouble and sounds the alarm, the other goblins in area C7 investigate. C5: Storeroom Old casks
quarterstaff. None of the weapons is magical, but the quarterstaff is engraved with stylized feathers. The quarterstaff is surprisingly light (1 lb.) and is worth 10 gp for the craftsmanship alone. C7: Banquet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
torso torn open and its heart missing. The base of what was once a metal framework surrounds the depression. Above the body, a large bronze bell engraved with symbols of peace and serenity hangs from a
them. More than a dozen corpses remain to be salvaged from the grotto, waiting for the undead to return. At dawn, Aaron went up and out to search for survivors. Finding none, he remained outside to