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. His critics call him naive, though never to his face. His primary interest has always been leading soldiers in battle, so he finds it frustrating to have his ambitions of ascending to a higher rank
following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell, and the most deluded believe that he is the lord of all devils. In arcane circles, certain writings, such as the dreaded Book
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Site-Bound. Otari can’t leave area D18 . He can’t be destroyed permanently until the four icons are placed on the altar in area D13.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Otari deals an extra
to face alone. Time and time again, he was forced to flee ever deeper into the vaults, until finally he was cornered in a dead-end cave by an immense otyugh that left him trapped and infected with
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of desperate exiles fleeing persecution, face starvation in the wilds. Seemingly by chance, they stumble across ancient standing stones or a similar edifice. The runes on the site are strangely
shelter. A visitor may be told they have been chosen as an honored guest for a local ceremony, one that ends with the guest ritual slaughtered and their blood poured upon an altar to Shub-Niggurath to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
D7. Temple Passing through the curtain, you find yourself in a large ceremonial chamber. Steps rise toward a wide alcove in the north wall, where a dais and altar face forward. Along the opposite
feet high by 2 feet wide. Grumink and his team have been hard at work, trying to dig through the stone behind the altar. If Grumink is unaware of the characters, refer to the “Dwarves at Work” section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the dais when the cultists appear must sacrifice a creature on the altar or face the cult’s wrath; characters can ascertain what must be done with a successful DC 11 Intelligence (Religion) or Wisdom
to form an octagonal dais that also rises above the water. Rusty chains with shackles dangle from the ceiling directly above a stone altar mounted on the dais. The altar is carved with hideous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
D7. Temple Passing through the curtain, you find yourself in a large ceremonial chamber. Steps rise toward a wide alcove in the north wall, where a dais and altar face forward. Along the opposite
feet high by 2 feet wide. Grumink and his team have been hard at work, trying to dig through the stone behind the altar. If Grumink is unaware of the characters, refer to the “Dwarves at Work” section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the dais when the cultists appear must sacrifice a creature on the altar or face the cult’s wrath; characters can ascertain what must be done with a successful DC 11 Intelligence (Religion) or Wisdom
to form an octagonal dais that also rises above the water. Rusty chains with shackles dangle from the ceiling directly above a stone altar mounted on the dais. The altar is carved with hideous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
across the ceiling.
East Statue. This statue depicts Lolth in her drow form, kissing a scourge as stone spiders crawl across her body.
3b. Nave Altar. An altar of pale gray stone carved to look like a
rectangular mass of webbing stands atop a dais. Three drow banshees kneel before the altar, weeping as they utter prayers to their demon goddess. (Twenty-five feet above the altar, a 10-foot-square
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
into the face of one of the empty ornate helms on the altar.
This is Shoalar Quanderil, who was reincarnated by Gar to serve him in his new mission. Once jovial and quick to laugh, Shoalar has
cultivated into whirls, peaks, and valleys that resemble the open sea raging at the peak of a violent storm.
On the far wall, directly opposite the entrance, a coral altar emerges from the coral as if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
into the face of one of the empty ornate helms on the altar.
This is Shoalar Quanderil, who was reincarnated by Gar to serve him in his new mission. Once jovial and quick to laugh, Shoalar has
cultivated into whirls, peaks, and valleys that resemble the open sea raging at the peak of a violent storm.
On the far wall, directly opposite the entrance, a coral altar emerges from the coral as if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
across the ceiling.
East Statue. This statue depicts Lolth in her drow form, kissing a scourge as stone spiders crawl across her body.
3b. Nave Altar. An altar of pale gray stone carved to look like a
rectangular mass of webbing stands atop a dais. Three drow banshees kneel before the altar, weeping as they utter prayers to their demon goddess. (Twenty-five feet above the altar, a 10-foot-square
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
check or by creatures with a combined Strength of 40 or higher. If the statue is rotated to face north, the secret door to area S14 opens. If the statue is rotated to face south, the secret door to area
S13 opens. If it is rotated to face any other direction, the statue’s heads animate and breathe flame. Each creature in the chamber must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
check or by creatures with a combined Strength of 40 or higher. If the statue is rotated to face north, the secret door to area S14 opens. If the statue is rotated to face south, the secret door to area
S13 opens. If it is rotated to face any other direction, the statue’s heads animate and breathe flame. Each creature in the chamber must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
face of the altar.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check recognize the symbol on the altar as the holy symbol of Mystryl, the first incarnation of Mystra, the god of magic
warrior in studded leather armor, its dead-gray flesh drawn tightly over its bones and its face locked in a terrible scowl. The other is an attractive young man in cold weather clothing. His face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
Primordial Nexus The characters are magically transported to the Primordial Nexus when they step through the portal on the temple’s high altar (area T9 of map 1.1). The nexus is shown on map 1.2. The
characters arrive in the brazier shown on the map. The brazier’s portal works the same way as the portal in the high altar. Stacey Allan & Will Doyle Map 1.2: Primordial Nexus Primordial Nexus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
face of the altar.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check recognize the symbol on the altar as the holy symbol of Mystryl, the first incarnation of Mystra, the god of magic
warrior in studded leather armor, its dead-gray flesh drawn tightly over its bones and its face locked in a terrible scowl. The other is an attractive young man in cold weather clothing. His face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
Primordial Nexus The characters are magically transported to the Primordial Nexus when they step through the portal on the temple’s high altar (area T9 of map 1.1). The nexus is shown on map 1.2. The
characters arrive in the brazier shown on the map. The brazier’s portal works the same way as the portal in the high altar. Stacey Allan & Will Doyle Map 1.2: Primordial Nexus Primordial Nexus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
are also depicted various religious symbols of good alignment. There is a mosaic path leading between four rows of wooden pews that face the worship area. In front of the pews, a wooden railing divides
the room. South of it is an altar in front of a tiered dais, on which sits a wooden chair.
If the characters move farther into the room so they can see the features in the south end, continue: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
are also depicted various religious symbols of good alignment. There is a mosaic path leading between four rows of wooden pews that face the worship area. In front of the pews, a wooden railing divides
the room. South of it is an altar in front of a tiered dais, on which sits a wooden chair.
If the characters move farther into the room so they can see the features in the south end, continue: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters of all levels, though unseasoned adventurers determined to face the Returner in combat are almost certainly doomed to fail. Characters killed by Zargon might be resurrected on the Infinite
Chamber Eleven robed cultists chant within this ritual chamber. Each wears a horned, golden mask with four metallic tentacles sprouting from its chin. The cultists gather around a black marble altar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters of all levels, though unseasoned adventurers determined to face the Returner in combat are almost certainly doomed to fail. Characters killed by Zargon might be resurrected on the Infinite
Chamber Eleven robed cultists chant within this ritual chamber. Each wears a horned, golden mask with four metallic tentacles sprouting from its chin. The cultists gather around a black marble altar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
30. The Guardian Beast This oddly shaped room is decorated in a cat motif. The center of the southeastern wall is carved to resemble the face of a snarling tiger with hollow eyes. Near the center of
edge of the chamber a large calendar stone is mounted on the wall above a stone table or altar.
The statue of the cat-man depicts a tall human male with two extra sets of nipples. He seems to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
30. The Guardian Beast This oddly shaped room is decorated in a cat motif. The center of the southeastern wall is carved to resemble the face of a snarling tiger with hollow eyes. Near the center of
edge of the chamber a large calendar stone is mounted on the wall above a stone table or altar.
The statue of the cat-man depicts a tall human male with two extra sets of nipples. He seems to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
a robed figure with a grim skull for a face. Before the statue, a pair of skeletons kneel, holding an altar of polished black stone between them.
This shrine is under the effect of a hallow spell
natural shaft into this rocky cavity. A gash in the rock forms a passage to the east, where a familiar, blue-skinned elf in a pale dress stands with a knowing smile on her face.
This chamber is a crooked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
a robed figure with a grim skull for a face. Before the statue, a pair of skeletons kneel, holding an altar of polished black stone between them.
This shrine is under the effect of a hallow spell
natural shaft into this rocky cavity. A gash in the rock forms a passage to the east, where a familiar, blue-skinned elf in a pale dress stands with a knowing smile on her face.
This chamber is a crooked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by weapons and claws, separate this area from the heart of the cathedral. H3. Central Altar Read the following as the characters enter this area: An altar rests on a raised dais in this broad hall
. Made of beautifully polished teakwood, it takes the shape of a gauntleted hand clenched into a fist. A large lever stands next to the altar, suggesting that it has some sort of mechanical function
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by weapons and claws, separate this area from the heart of the cathedral. H3. Central Altar Read the following as the characters enter this area: An altar rests on a raised dais in this broad hall
. Made of beautifully polished teakwood, it takes the shape of a gauntleted hand clenched into a fist. A large lever stands next to the altar, suggesting that it has some sort of mechanical function
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
6. Captive Balor At the end of this hall, some sort of horrible binding process is underway. A balor is held against the wall, pressed in against the stonework design of a great green devil’s face. A
treasure chests in area 13, and how his weapons have been taken to the chapel (area 14) and worked into the altar there. Tarnhem uses the balor stat block with the following changes: While held, Tarnhem
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
6. Captive Balor At the end of this hall, some sort of horrible binding process is underway. A balor is held against the wall, pressed in against the stonework design of a great green devil’s face. A
treasure chests in area 13, and how his weapons have been taken to the chapel (area 14) and worked into the altar there. Tarnhem uses the balor stat block with the following changes: While held, Tarnhem
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
undrinkable. D6. Bloated Corpse Floating face-down in the middle of this flooded room is the bloated corpse of a shirtless male human with knife wounds in his back. The corpse was once a Bhaal
) check concludes that the man has been dead for two days. D7. Bhaal’s Altar Describe this location to the players as follows: Three wooden beams brace the ceiling of this flooded chamber, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
undrinkable. D6. Bloated Corpse Floating face-down in the middle of this flooded room is the bloated corpse of a shirtless male human with knife wounds in his back. The corpse was once a Bhaal
) check concludes that the man has been dead for two days. D7. Bhaal’s Altar Describe this location to the players as follows: Three wooden beams brace the ceiling of this flooded chamber, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
each side of the entrance, keep the tower anchored in place.
On the west side of this room, webs extend over a wooden altar with misshapen candelabras on it. Tiny spiders scuttle over the altar
Spider Queen at the altar. Of the apparent four driders, three driders are what they appear to be; the fourth is a phisarazu spyder-fiend (see appendix A) named Rachazz, who is masquerading as a drider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
each side of the entrance, keep the tower anchored in place.
On the west side of this room, webs extend over a wooden altar with misshapen candelabras on it. Tiny spiders scuttle over the altar
Spider Queen at the altar. Of the apparent four driders, three driders are what they appear to be; the fourth is a phisarazu spyder-fiend (see appendix A) named Rachazz, who is masquerading as a drider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
trinket is found. Z3. Shrine to Yeenoghu A crude stone altar with a mountain goat’s bloody head resting atop it dominates this eight-foot-high cave. The floor around the altar is littered with gnawed
animal bones.
Unless they were drawn to area Z2, four gnolls are crouched before the altar, weighing the ramifications of licking the flesh off the goat’s skull, which is meant to be an offering to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, Elemental Evil arises in the Sumber Hills. The scattered towns and isolated homesteads of this frontier now face a dire threat. If the forces of Elemental Evil can’t be defeated before they grow
Tinderstrike, the trident Drown, and the war pick Ironfang. He left these weapons on the altar of the Elder Elemental Eye for their fated bearers to discover. Within the last few months, each of the four