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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
. Cultists of Bhaal sometimes form cabals of assassins or mercenaries, but they perform their brutal slaughter for the perverse love of bloodshed and honor to their sinister god rather than for
follow their paths of tyranny, murder, and necromancy.
More than any other gods, the Dead Three directly influence Faerûn—and particularly the city of Baldur’s Gate—in malign
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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Any creature that attunes to the tablet must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw at the end of its next long rest. On a failed save, the creature becomes afflicted with a random form of long-term
madness (see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
As an action, a creature attuned to the Black Crystal Tablet can use it to cast eyebite or gate (the portal created by
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remove it. The figurine returns to its inanimate form when there are no more coins inside it.
The piglet is a Tiny object and can be attacked while it is animate. It has AC 10, HP 5, Immunity to
. The piglet rematerializes before you again after 1d4 days. If you die, the piglet becomes distraught and empties itself of all its coins, returning to its inanimate ceramic form atop whatever coins
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Aberrant Form. The zealot exudes the chaos of the Far Realm. Any non-Aberration creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the zealot must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 7 (2d6
);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Aberrant Form", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Weirdly Pliable. The zealot, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Aberrant Form. The zealot exudes the chaos of the Far Realm. Any non-Aberration creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the zealot must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 7 (2d6
);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Aberrant Form", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Weirdly Pliable. The zealot, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
each: chain lightning, create undead, dream, hold monster, mass suggestion, scrying
1/day each: foresight, gate, power word kill, teleport
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sul Khatesh fails a saving
polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
; 3, Spell Scarred; or 4, Winged Form. This mutation determines certain traits in this stat block.
Amorphous (Elastic Body Only). The mutate can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without
as much damage on a successful one.When exposed to corrupting alien energy, such as that found near a gate to the Far Realm or the strange magic that emanates through the Underdark, a regenerating
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form is that of a tall, gaunt, male human, but he uses magic to take on many other visages and shapes. No matter what form he wears, the Mad Mage giggles and mutters incessantly. Contrary to appearances
or an archway previously removed in this way.
Halaster deactivates or reactivates one of Undermountain’s magic gates. The gate must be within 120 feet of him.
Regional Effects
When Halaster
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
in the excommunication of Bak Mei and his followers, who christened themselves the Order of the Immortal Lotus. The small group eventually settled in the forest near Baldur’s Gate, where they
knowledge.
Bak Mei is an old man with a long white beard and bushy eyebrows. Like the other members of his order, Bak Mei is clad in snow-white robes secured by a black sash over a form-fitting black
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
prey on the rich, whether pickpockets or con artists. The community where you plied your trade might have been one of Faerûn’s great metropolises, such as Waterdeep or Baldur’s Gate
comes in the form of a contact in any city you visit, a person who provides information about the people and places of the local area.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
The brutes are at the gate, chaos is looming, and the only thing standing in the way of disaster is the foundation of law and order — as embodied in the Azorius Senate. You’re a proud
5th
dominate person
Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. It reverts to its true form if it dies. The roper answers to the name Miguel. It has instructions to attack any creature that enters the room through the mirror gate. It also attacks any creature
and attack if any of them are disturbed or if the roper dies. They have the statistics of flying swords but deal piercing damage instead of slashing damage on a hit. Mirror Gate to Level 10 Etched
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot between the standing stones, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be 14th level or higher to
15. Standing Gate to Level 17 Rising out of a 2-foot-deep pool of ooze is a pair of 15-foot-tall standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
utensils.
Arch. Embedded in the south wall is a stone arch, its sides carved in the form of scantily clad elves (one male and one female) holding fingers to their lips in a gesture of silence.
Secret
Door. A secret door in the east wall leads to area 5.
Arch Gate to Level 6 The stone arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If a silence spell is cast so that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
feet tall and spaced 10 feet apart, with a stone lintel resting horizontally atop them to form a rectangular opening. Because the gate is freestanding, one can pass through it from either direction
to the restrictions outlined in the “Alterations to Magic” section. Opening a gate in Undermountain usually requires a special key, the casting of a spell, or some other act. Halaster likes to leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form neat stacks with narrow aisles winding between them.
Arch. Embedded in the north wall, hidden behind the chests and trunks, is a stone arch. Inscribed on the wall inside the arch is a riddle in
Common.
Arch Gate to Level 9 The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Inscribed on its wall is the following riddle in Common: “What appears once in an hour, twice in a blue moon, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stones form one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). When a creature comes within 5 feet of the gate, rivulets of blood begin to seep from the rocky pores of the standing stones. The rules of this gate
Gate to Level 12 At the north end of this 20-foot-high cave are two 15-foot-tall standing stones hewn from black basalt. Carved into the lintel spanning them is a large, blood-red X. The standing
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Beast’s game statistics, and any nonmagical equipment you’re wearing or carrying melds into your new form and can’t be used. Any magic items you’re carrying drop in an
unoccupied space within 5 feet of your new form.
You remain transformed in this way for 2d12 days; nothing can alter your form while you’re under the effects of this card, but the Wish spell can end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Currency and Trade Bartering is common in the vast and varied realms of the Outlands. When money exchanges hands, it often takes the form of a lodestar—a weakly magnetic, cobalt coin stamped on both
sides with a five-point star. Minted in the gate-town of Tradegate (detailed later in this chapter), a lodestar is valued at 1 gp elsewhere.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
set the scene: As Wyrm’s Crossing and Baldur’s Gate disappear from view, you find yourselves heading down the Coast Way, a dirt road that leads to such distant lands as Tethyr, Amn, and Calimshan
. The farmer gives you a friendly wave as the wagon draws near.
The farmer is Kaddrus, a lawful evil cambion using the alter self spell to conceal his true form. Hiding under the hay are the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Bhaalspawn Over the years, Baldur’s Gate has harbored countless evil schemes and conspiracies. Perhaps the most dastardly, though, was that perpetrated by Bhaal, god of murder, who foresaw his own
death during the Time of Troubles. While in mortal form, Bhaal conceived multitudes of offspring, plotting to have them resurrect him. They actively hunted and slew each other, with the survivors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
is greedy. After allowing characters to pass through the gate, he demands a bribe in the form of food (preferably meat) or treasure (minimum 10 gp). If the characters refuse to pay up, Nahth picks a
1. Main Gate If characters approach this area from the north, read: A wide passage slopes down to a set of bronze doors. Coiled serpents decorate the metal, with a sliding hatch at head height. Four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Bhaalspawn Over the years, Baldur’s Gate has harbored countless evil schemes and conspiracies. Perhaps the most dastardly, though, was that perpetrated by Bhaal, god of murder, who foresaw his own
death during the Time of Troubles. While in mortal form, Bhaal conceived multitudes of offspring, plotting to have them resurrect him. They actively hunted and slew each other, with the survivors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
to a collection of temporary structures that form a modest trading camp amid a sparse woodland. As you draw closer, the eyes of your mimir glow green.
The region ahead is Faunel. The gate-town is a
, the whole gate-town tipped right into the Beastlands!”
–Zendri Cork, halfling herbalist at Camp Greenbriar
As the characters approach Faunel, read or paraphrase the following description: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
moor their greatships. Stretched across the passage is a gate in the form of a net of thick iron chains. The giants lower the chains into the water to let their ships pass through. A small vessel
, such as a rowboat sized for humans, can slip through the net even while the gate is raised. Ships bigger than a rowboat are too large to pass through the gate when it is raised.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot
western wall to a maximum height of 20 feet. At the back of this ledge are two tunnels leading to area 8b.
Food in the form of humanoids is delivered to the neothelid through a stone door set into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Lords’ Alliance A number of cities and settlements banded together to form the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition that works actively to eliminate threats to their mutual safety and prosperity. The
the expense of less powerful members. A key figure in the Lords’ Alliance is Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard of Baldur’s Gate, a city with a vested interest in the affairs of Chult. The flag of Baldur’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
appears in area 7b on level 13, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. South Arch Gate. This arch is another of Halaster’s gates, its sides carved in the form of
south.
Stalkers. Halaster placed two invisible stalkers here. They attack any creature that approaches within 10 feet of either gate or that emerges from a gate.
The male duergar was killed first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
can be heard throughout this complex and well into the surrounding forest. 4a. Eastern Gate A 15-foot-high iron portcullis is embedded in the stone wall at the mouth of a long tunnel. Rough-hewn
is inside the tunnel, just beyond the gate. The portcullis can also be lifted with a successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. 4b–c. Side Caves Two cloakers lurk here, one in each cave. They team up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Gate, and has since turned to easier prey along the Coast Way. While the giant rats attack, Mushika stands back in hybrid form and uses his hand crossbow. He tries to flee if he’s reduced to half his hit points or fewer or if all three giant rats are defeated.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
edge near a random character and stalls until the second wave of battle. If attacked or impeded, the gray slaad assumes its true form and tries to escape through the gate. Second Wave After the
Acheron Attacks When the attack from Acheron comes, read or paraphrase the following description: The gate to Acheron flares to life, the portal resembling a great, burning feline eye. Gigantic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
; Medium creatures must squeeze, and Large creatures can’t fit through at all unless they have an amorphous form. A second path is inaccessible from the main gate, traveling above the winding path. This
3. Maze
Map 6.2: Outer Blingdenstone Between the gate and Blingdenstone proper, the svirfneblin built the maze: a twisting and turning path that runs between 10-foot-high walls studded with nails
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
returns to slumber in its menhir when there are no more enemies in sight. Standing Gate The crystal menhirs are indestructible and form one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Striking either
7. Standing Gate to Level 21 Rubble. The floor of this 20-foot-high cave is strewn with stony rubble that acts as difficult terrain.
Fake Beholder. A gas spore, easily mistaken for a beholder
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
dance to any tune.
— Volo
To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in
in the form of savagery and relentlessness, as orcs ravage and kill to appease the gods in order to avoid their terrible retribution.
At the pinnacle of the orc pantheon is Gruumsh One-Eye, who
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