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, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death.
Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic, the orc goddess who
ward off diseases if they are worn.
Don’t stand inside a ring of stones, mushrooms, or any other kind of circle.
Seeing a shooting star before a battle is bad luck. To ward it off, you must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Gorthok the Thunder Boar, a destructive force they can unleash against their enemies. A circle of standing stones atop the hill helps to focus the anchorites’ magic to make the summoning of Gorthok
possible. Three anchorites — Flenz, Narux, and Yargath — defend the hill. When not performing rituals in the circle of standing stones, they patrol the surrounding woods, forage for food, and lurk in caves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
inanimate minotaur skeleton embedded in each one, facing each other. These standing stones form one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). The rules of the gate are as follows: Any creature that touches
consuming a poisonous variety and must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1d4 hours. 2d. Standing Gate to Level 12 This cave contains a pair of standing stones with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
holding them. Twelve painted figures line each hall, six on the west wall and six on the east wall, directly across from one another. Figures on facing walls are perfect reflections of each other
reveals that its stones and the images on them are illusions. Each alcove contains a plinth bearing a crystal eyeball 1 inch in diameter: a pale purple eyeball to the south and a bright green eyeball to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
a colored crystal. No two stones are the same color.
Overhead, a wood-framed hourglass as tall and wide as a dwarf hangs ten feet above the brazier, suspended from the ceiling by thick iron chains
-tall iron statues of knights on horseback, poised to charge with swords drawn, stand in deep alcoves facing each other. The brazier sits between them.
The two statues are iron golems. Each horse and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
chamber appears to be a small alcove, protected by a half-dome with the open end facing toward the door in the east wall. This alcove is set in a recessed, shallow, tiled well, one foot deep and ten feet
amounts of rubble and dirt come spilling into the room. Several large stones appear to have wedged themselves tightly, closing the collapse.
The figures of people and animals in all of the dioramas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
clearing. An arcane sigil is inscribed on the inward-facing side of each stone, and the space between the stones is free of vegetation.
A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around
, cowslips, and hyacinths suffuse this vast garden. Ahead, a ring of standing stones rises from the flower beds. Glittering streams divide the garden and connect with a large pond shaded by willows. The garden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
proved to be a malign power, statues of both Cyric and Bhaal were erected on the ends of the bridge, the two gods facing each other (though it is said Cyric stabbed Bhaal in the back). About a century
ago, fanatics of Mystra tore down the statues and flung their stones in the river, but fearing retribution for such sacrilege, the merchants who use the bridge pooled funds to have them rebuilt in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
triumph echoes through the chamber, shaking the stones themselves. Several hyenas nipping at Yeenoghu’s heels leap onto the goristro’s corpse and begin feasting on its flesh. As you watch, these hyenas
for the fight they know is coming, and to think about tactics other than facing Yeenoghu in straight-up combat. For example, becoming the demon lord’s quarry might work to their advantage later in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
hours of searching to find buried foundations and tumbled stones.
The ziggurat is encased in magic, which becomes obvious if anyone casts detect magic. This protective shell prevents anyone from
orchid and a red parrot feather, and it races up the steps with ease, literally light as a feather on the fragile stones. Characters can find parrot feathers in the jungle or lying around on this level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
permanent teleportation circle in the gatehouse. The gatehouse also has a huge physical gate, facing east into Thay just west of Lake Thaylambar. This gate is built into a cliff about 30 miles
Stones. Each zone contains a circle of magical glyphs displayed on a wall or an object. These locations serve as contact stones, allowing someone who has a glyph key to contact the gatehouse. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
4. Temple of Thrym Of all the north-facing lodges, this is the only one that has survived more or less intact. Once a temple dedicated to Thrym, the god of frost giants, it was recently taken over by
silvered sling stones, a silver tinderbox (worth 25 gp), and wooden scroll tube containing a crude treasure map drawn on a piece of walrus hide (see “Development”). Resting atop these items is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Eliander uses this cell to conduct meetings that require the utmost secrecy. The jail is used to hold prisoners with sentences of up to a year, but those facing longer terms or sentenced to hard labor are
little more than memorial stones laid for those who died at sea. Krag (NG male half-orc commoner) is the town gravedigger, as well as something of a town historian and local loremaster. He has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ensure that Mirabar’s interests aren’t ignored. While the marchion handles foreign policy, true power within the city rests with the Council of Sparkling Stones, a group of dwarf elders that manages the
villagers are accustomed to facing threats from the Evermoors, but nothing as formidable as fire giants. Three weeks ago, a quartet of fire giants strode through the village, climbed over the ridge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
reaches its peak in this room, which contains the following features: Statues. Standing in alcoves to the north and south, facing one another, are green marble statues of 6-foot-tall, proud elf warriors
cobwebs fill this room. Set into the middle of the east wall is a stone arch enclosing a blank wall. This is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). The keystone and base stones of the arch each bear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
the temple’s southern-facing end and make a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a successful check, the character notices black cloth behind the rubble between the western wall of area T3 and the
fortnight, the elven queen dies.”
Cinderhide, a Succubus and leader of the Order of Falling Ash, has just used one of a pair of Sending Stones (see appendix A) to communicate with an operative in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
two became separated during a carrion crawler attack in the cavern just beyond this one. Caerhan must have escaped deeper into the tunnels, but Gorkoh wasn’t willing to risk facing the monster to
razor-sharp stones must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Treasure. The bones and gear to the northeast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
doors lies a shadowed hall. Round towers loom over the entranceway, with arrow slits facing the terrace.
The main gates between areas C1 and C2 are made of bronze-covered wood, but they are corroded and
ability check required). Any creature that walks over or through the rubble without avoiding the tripwire triggers a cave-in of wooden beams and heavy stones. (The area of the collapse is marked on map 3.4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, including three daggers, a sling, a pouch containing thirteen sling stones, a hand crossbow, and four hand crossbow bolts. Another basket contains three small leather pouches, each containing 2d6 gemstones
60-foot-diameter hut with a beaded curtain entrance in the northeast wall, facing an outdoor campfire. The interior of the hut is one large chamber dominated by a shallow, 10-foot-diameter, circular
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the portrait are the same people from the family portrait in the upper hall (area D6). A door facing the foot of the bed opens to an empty closet (area D12b). A door in the parlor leads to an outside
the eastern wall (see area D37). The hole in the west wall contains a heap of stones, rags, and plant matter. Cult’s Ritual. The figures along the ledge include Gustav and Elisabeth (cult fanatics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
) is designed to serve as an escape route. At the far end of the passageway is a lowered portcullis that bars access to the sinkhole. Facing the pool and the doors are three enormous thrones. The
petrified wood. Stacked on them are scores of 4-foot-diameter, 600-pound rocks engraved with Dethek runes (the Dwarvish script). These stones have various discoveries recorded on them, including the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
its foot. A lizardfolk warrior in scale armor sits on the bed, facing the door, as he sharpens his sword with a whetstone.
The officer (lizardfolk scaleshield; see appendix C) leaps up, ready to
wooden benches running along each side. At the south end of the tables is a large wooden chair; four slightly smaller chairs flank it, two on each side facing the table. Placed on the tables are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
stands 15 feet tall. Marlos Urnrayle intends to repair it, but he has not yet found anyone sufficiently skilled to do the work. Arrow Slits. The arrow slits facing this area from the guard posts at areas
hall. A deep chasm splits the chamber in two, leaving a wide gap between the room’s northern and southern halves. Freestanding pillars of rock to the east create natural “stepping stones” across the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
east and west ends, and several narrow windows pierce the south wall. Gargoyle statues guard the door, each facing the court with a ferocious leer.
The two statues nearest the temple door are actually
in material possessions, but she understands that others do. The monastery also needs funds from time to time. A large wooden chest by the desk contains 800 sp, 65 pp, and 12 turquoise stones worth 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
) check reveals humanoid footprints, as well as rat tracks of unusually large size. The footprints lead down the stairs. Among the rubble is an old ring of stones that contains (and is covered by) the
crudely mortared half-wall, complete with crenellations.
Creatures. Two goblins are stationed behind the rough, 3-foot-high wall. They are hostile to intruders, but unwilling to die facing a superior