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Returning 35 results for 'engraved reveals'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Mausoleum: Summer The characters travel to the City of the Dead, which is open to the public from dawn until dusk. One well-maintained mausoleum has the name CASSALANTER engraved above its entrance
. The outer door is locked when the characters arrive in search of the Stone of Golorr. A successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that it has been opened recently, as evidenced by
Compendium
- 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
, shields leap from the walls to protect him (see “Flying Shields” below). During waking hours, Ras Nsi returns here only if he’s in danger. If the characters defeat Ras Nsi and question him, he reveals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
information). 2b. Dragon Engravings The walls of this chamber are engraved with images of armored githyanki knights riding red dragons. 2c. Illithid Heads Twelve severed mind flayer heads are mounted on the
east and west walls of this partially destroyed area. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of necromancy magic around each head, which is a Tiny object with AC 5, 3 hit points, and immunity to poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Book Description Kandlekeep Dekonstruktion is bound in sturdy black leather, with the title and Isajar’s name neatly engraved on the front cover and spine. Images of a smiling dwarf and a builder’s
reveals diagrams and descriptions of almost every location in Candlekeep. Secrets of the Barn Door Any character who studies the book comes across a bookmark at an unusual set of renderings for a tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hand. Engraved on each side of the loose coin is Halaster’s rune. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the coin, and an identify spell or similar magic reveals its magical
door that opens into area 5d.
The statue holds five gold-painted stone coins in its outstretched hand. Close inspection reveals that one of the coins is loose and can be removed from the statue’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
mirror with an engraved stone frame. This mirror is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”).
Dwarf Remains. The badly rotted corpses of four dwarves lie in a semicircle in front of the mirror
unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Treasure The dwarf that was once Falkir Gravelfist wears a steel helm shaped like the head of a boar. A detect magic spell reveals a faint aura of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Door and Trap. A secret door in the east wall opens into area 40c. The 10-foot-square space in front of the secret door contains a polymorph trap (see “Polymorph Traps”).
A detect magic spell reveals
can be found are contained in Arcturia’s personal spellbook, which magically changes its appearance each dawn. When first discovered, it has black crystal covers and gold-leaf pages engraved with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
engraved on a recessed circular seal.
The geometric symbols are 6 inches across, 1 foot apart, and set into stone disks 8 inches in diameter. Hidden behind the seals are five keyholes that conform in
against the contagion spell. The hag reveals the following information (and nothing more) once an agreement is reached: “Hidden on this level of the dungeon is a library of lost lore, guarded by an
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
god. Each cube weighs half a pound. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of abjuration magic around each cube. The puzzle cubes can’t be destroyed by any means. If they’re discarded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
sliding circular plate that reveals the bone boulder trap in that area. The plate is only apparent with a successful DC 24 Wisdom (Perception) check or a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Door
Hazard The double doors leading to area 12 are plated in corroded copper engraved to depict a group of wizards peering over a pool of water. The oversized figure of a male wizard at the top of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
contemplating a defection to the yuan-ti. If its plan shows any signs of backfiring, the doppelganger reveals itself to Ras Nsi or Sekelok, and warns him about the intruders. Teleporter The eastern booth
contains an alcove, set into the floor of which is a faintly glowing stone disk engraved with a serpentine symbol. This is one of Ras Nsi’s magic teleporters (see “Teleporters"). Treasure Characters who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the south wall requires a blood sacrifice to open (see below).
The altar refuses to budge. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around and above it. Any object weighing 10
elvenkind. It loses its magic if exposed to sunlight for 1 hour without interruption. Pinned to this cloak is an obsidian scarab engraved with the insignia of House Auvryndar. Xarann has a similar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
actually a sliding circular plate that reveals the bone boulder trap in that area. The plate is only apparent with a successful DC 24 Wisdom (Perception) check or a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation
) check. Door Hazard The double doors leading to area 12 are plated in corroded copper engraved to depict a group of wizards peering over a pool of water. The oversized figure of a male wizard at the top of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a bas-relief of a flaming skull. Next to the sixteenth level is a bas-relief of a comet. Next to the twenty-third (lowest) level is a bas-relief of a tower with a tiny rune engraved above it. Close
inspection reveals that the flaming skull, the comet, and the tower are buttons that can be pressed. Flaming Skull. This carving represents Skullport. Each time this button is pressed, a magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
glass windows. A cauldron sits on an iron rack above a fire in a hearth, while above the fireplace mantel hangs a golden disk engraved with the symbol of the sun. In one corner, a wooden staircase
, but he turns hostile if they threaten him or his charges. Treasure The golden sun disk hanging above the fireplace is worth 750 gp. Taking the disk off the wall reveals a niche that contains a potion
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
detect magic spell reveals a powerful aura of abjuration magic around the seal. The seal has AC 17, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. If the seal is destroyed, the rakshasa bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, which they never did. Treasure. A successful DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals a false panel in the corner of the floor. The false floor hides a steel shield with platinum filigree in the
pounds (1 gp each). A successful DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals a thin platinum ring of swimming in the dust under a workbench, where it fell and was forgotten. V2. Stonemason’s Workshop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, 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
shrine almost resembles a lantern, designed to be easily transportable. Contained inside is a black basalt statuette of Lolth in her drow form, strung with cobwebs. A detect magic spell reveals an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, facing south. Three more statues, unseen from this vantage point, are located under the hill in area E6.) A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of abjuration magic around each statue
pillars. Clearing the snow off the lid reveals an engraving of a brazier. You also notice a carving near the top of each pillar; from north to south, these images depict a twig, a pinecone, a flame, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
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
. The curse on the creature also ends if it leaves Barovia. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it’s lying amid the other items at the base of the statue. The curse described above applies to this treasure as well.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
: Vortex Bridge Puzzle Bridge Puzzle. Close inspection of the bridge’s tiles reveals that each one bears an engraved symbol representing one of the eight schools of magic. A See Invisibility spell or
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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Door. A seam in the rock wall reveals a secret swivel door covered with oily troglodyte secretions. Anything that touches the oily door carries the mildly revolting stench of troglodytes for 1 hour or
engraved with the insignia of House Auvryndar (25 gp). Tsabdrar also carries a thin, leather-bound spellbook containing the spells he has prepared. 2d. Troglodytes’ Trove This cave features natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
orbiting Toril when it was pulled through a magic gate to its current location. It also reveals that the ship’s spelljamming helm vanished shortly thereafter (spirited away by a wish spell, though the
the ladder hangs by one of its spiked boots. A character can use an action to dislodge the dangling fellow. Examination of all three orogs reveals that their skulls were cracked open and their brains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
have been added in Goblin: Smelly Bottom, Stupid Skull, and Born Toothless, respectively. A detect magic spell reveals the faintest, lingering trace of magic within both fragments of the staff. The
pack. Treasure. On the table are stacks of coins totaling 220 cp, 91 sp, and 85 gp, as well as a silver ring (25 gp) engraved with dwarven symbols commonly associated with fertility and sexual potency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Yinark. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around it. A creature seated on the throne has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks. For information on Wyllow, see the “Wyllow” section at
in chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook), and a crystal bulb as big as a pear. Inside the crystal bulb is a tiny effigy of Halaster Blackcloak. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
. Statue Chamber A 20,000-pound, 25-foot-tall marble statue of Bahamut stands at the center of this chamber, encircled by a hoard of treasure on the floor. The detect magic spell reveals that the
walls and pillars of this chamber are carved with hundreds of images of metallic dragons. The ceiling is engraved with Draconic script which reads, “Only those who speak her Scaly Eye name may ascend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
medallion around its neck. All around the figure are carvings of locusts.
Close inspection reveals that one of the carved locusts is a button that can be pushed. When this happens, the stone block
sinks into the floor, creating an open passage to the tomb (area 35B). The “medallion” worn by the jackal-headed painting is actually a 6-inch-diameter gold disk engraved with the face of a horned devil
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
spell or similar magic reveals that it’s a desecrated object. Any creature that comes into contact with it must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or gain the following flaw, which supersedes
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
successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check reveals that the second head is a conduit for the curse’s magic, and that removing it and returning it to Stonespeaker Hgraam in Cairngorm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
crypts 37 and 38, between crypt 37 and the wall south of it, and between crypt 38 and the wall south of it. The traps can’t be perceived except with a detect magic spell, which reveals an aura of
Dragon Crush, or Purple Grapemash No. 3. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it is buried under the wine bottles. A character who searches under the bottles finds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Doing so provides no special insight but reveals a few details of the life of the legendary character who lies interred within these halls. If a worshiper of Phenax enters the room, though, that
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->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
shines from its highest window.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of abjuration magic. Runes cover every inch of this tower’s exterior. A glyph for the symbol (insanity) spell is hidden
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
crystal-clear water and has a silver cup sitting on its edge. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic in the water, one sip of which bestows the effect of the guidance cantrip. A creature
reading through the lore here learn any information they might have missed about the murders at Yellowcrest Manor. Additionally, one journal reveals that Viallis placed the cremated remains of his wife
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
places that they look engulfed in ice. The crystals glow sedately with a dim light.
Investigation reveals the crystals to be salt, though they have special properties (detailed in “Bluemaw Cave Features
opens to the sky above, and much of its ground is made of fine sand. The cavern walls are engraved with claw marks in intricate geometric patterns. Five draconians labor below, sifting the sand and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
armchairs, a meal cart, a coat rack, and a desk with its drawers pulled out. The walls are adorned with engraved geometric patterns.
Close examination of the walls reveals that someone used a knife
light emanates from three glass domes attached to the ceiling above a five-foot-wide, twenty-foot-long plant bed overflowing with rotting vegetation.
Closer inspection of the plant bed reveals two