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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Shadow Crossings Similar to fey crossings, shadow crossings are locations where the veil between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is so thin that creatures can walk from one plane to the other
. A blot of shadow in the corner of a dusty crypt might be a shadow crossing, as might an open grave. Shadow crossings form in gloomy places where spirits or the stench of death lingers, such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
The Ssethian Scourges The Ssethian Scourges were three spirit nagas that fought the yuan-ti of the Slitherswamp, eventually claiming victory. Only two spirit nagas remain, Excrutha and Serakath
. Frustrated by this new obstacle to their dominance of the level, the nagas now seek allies to slay the bullywugs and their leader. The nagas know the locations of all the magic gates on this level, as well as how to activate them. They share that information with creatures that willingly serve them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
the lich known as Acererak. Over the scores of years which followed, the lich dwelled with hordes of ghastly servants in the gloomy stone halls of the very hill where the tomb is. Eventually even the
place. PLACING THE ADVENTURE
In the original Tomb of Horrors, Gary Gygax suggested six possible, far-flung locations for the adventure in the Greyhawk setting—proof in itself that the tomb is liable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Shadowfell The Shadowfell, also called the Plane of Shadow, is a gloomy dimension whose sky is a black vault with neither sun nor stars. The Shadowfell overlaps the Material Plane in much the same
crossings are locations where the veil between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is so thin that creatures can pass from one plane to the other. A blot of shadow in the corner of a dusty crypt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
: Noteworthy Locations Location Description District Crystals of Denion This gallery deals in rare and expensive magic items. The selection is limited, and Denion looks for items that are both
traditional Karrnathi cuisine. The ambience is a bit gloomy, but the prices are reasonable, and the food is very filling. Graywall, Middle Tavick’s Landing Tooth and Nail A comfortable tavern devoted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Neverwinter, in the shadow of the fuming volcano known as Mount Hotenow. This map is for the DM’s eyes only, as it indicates the locations of places described later in this adventure. A larger
, player-friendly version of the map is included with this adventure. The poster map of the Sword Coast can be shared freely with the players as their characters explore the region. Geographical locations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Ogre Lair Locations The following locations are keyed to map E. E1: Entrance Flies buzz around the rotting carcass of some unrecognizable beast outside the cave mouth.
The carcass conceals a hidden
into this area and joins the fray. At your discretion, the ogre might fight alongside the characters in hopes of claiming the dragon’s hoard for himself. Treasure. The provisions and supplies in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Dreadnaught Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of the death knight-dreadnaught. D1. Skeletal Figurehead The animated skeleton of a stone giant is lashed to the ship’s bow. This
four javelins of lightning. D7. Oar Deck This gloomy oar deck looks like the belly of a whale, with gargantuan ribs sweeping from the walls to form rowing benches for the undead crew. The deck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, is where heroes begin to explore the wonders of the D&D multiverse and its many planes of existence. Ravenloft Heroes are drawn into the gloomy Domains of Dread—cursed realms ruled by evil lords—and
your players. As you create your world, ask your players what settings and genres they enjoy, then use those sources for inspiration to create compelling locations, memorable inhabitants, exciting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
choosing their lairs, black dragons are fond of locations that are naturally constraining and confounding. Whether adventurers seeking the dragon must wind their way through the roots of an ancient
shown in map 5.2 is a derelict chapel, lost to time in a gloomy fen. The building’s wooden framing rotted away long ago, leaving a looming skeleton of lichen-covered stone and a lone tower. The lair has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
opportunity. Hags name themselves in darkly whimsical ways, claiming monikers such as Black Morwen, Peggy Pigknuckle, Grandmother Titchwillow, Nanna Shug, Rotten Ethel, or Auntie Wormtooth. Monstrous
seacoasts, and gloomy swamps. In time, the landscape around a hag’s lair reflects the creature’s noxiousness, such that the land itself can attack and kill trespassers. Trees twisted by darkness attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Secret Grotto Locations The following locations are keyed to map 13.2. Map 13.2: secret grottoView Player Version S1: Jade Golem Tomb Characters who pass through the portal appear in the center of
against the near wall of this gloomy chamber, its four legs shackled to the ground. Claw marks score the walls and floor.
Several workstations are carved into the eastern wall, each covered in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Camp Locations Hc1. Druid Camp Four robed humans — two male, two female — chant as they stand around a bonfire. On the periphery of the firelight are two massive elk, placidly chewing.
The four
Eternal Flame priests (see chapter 7) claiming to be Aylbrith and Ingulf, posing as druids of the Circle of the Scarlet Moon. They have a captured brown bear with them to improve their disguise. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
characters to collect the debt and “rough him up a little bit.” She fails to mention the buyer is a cloud giant. 2 A death tyrant claiming to be the deceased founder of the Xanathar’s Guild on Toril hires
) attempt to rob the bank. 4 Doppelgangers in the Lookalikes gang take on the characters’ appearances and go on a crime spree, creating problems for the party at multiple locations.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Lower Level Locations Francesca Baerald Map: monastery lower levelView Player Version The following locations are keyed to Map: Monastery Lower Level. M23: North Stairs This stairway connects the
fishing poles, and a silver-tipped spear. Three doors lead to other locations, while a narrow hallway stretches westward.
Each barrel contains 2d20 gallons of fresh water, and each crate holds 3d10 flasks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Locations” section). 4 A desperate commoner from a faction of your choice has an impending trial in the High Courts of Sigil (see the “Lady’s Ward Locations” section). Unable to secure an advocate
someone in the party. 8 Atop a low building, a githyanki warrior proselytizes furiously to the characters about Aoskar, the Keeper of Gateways, claiming to have seen the dead god alive and well on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. The Dusters rely on corpse collectors—grim-faced laborers found primarily in the Hive—to deliver a steady stream of bodies to them for interment. Hive Ward Locations Presented here are some noteworthy
Sigil, Fell knows the locations of hundreds of portals throughout the City of Doors and their keys. At the DM’s discretion, Fell can reproduce any of the magic tattoos detailed in Tasha’s Cauldron of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
aren’t much of a threat to civilized locations because they are somewhat fearful of humans, dwarves, and elves. When things go badly for them, they kidnap whoever’s handy and sacrifice them to their craven
anyone, but they lack the courage or wherewithal to act on their hatred most of the time. Their fear has led them to dwell either in gloomy places on the far fringes of civilized lands or in areas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Mortuary Basement Locations Marco Bernardini Map 1.1: Mortuary Basement View Player Version The following locations are keyed to map 1.1. M1: Morgue The characters begin their adventure in the
of icy brambles. Carcasses worn by time lie partially buried in the sleet and ice. A skeletal, black-barked tree looms over the gloomy orchard. Its branches bear a single fruit.
Bodies undergo a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
areas E3 and area E4, these glowing sconces are affected by Shadowfell magic that causes them to produce only dim light and shine with an eerie green glow. Area E5 is dimly lit by a gloomy gray sky
. Wakenreth Locations The following locations are keyed to map 5.4, except for area E5, which is unmapped. E1: First Level This round chamber is illuminated by white flames flickering in magical sconces on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
kingdoms in the North and the Heartlands, becoming the shield dwarves. Those who remained became the gold dwarves. Gold dwarf scholars point to Abbathor as the cause of this division, claiming that the
, having retained a foothold both in out-the-way locations inside Thorbardin and on the surface. Referred to by others as gully dwarves, the Aghar are derided as stupid, smelly, and dirty. Most dwarves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Caer Locations (C10-C19) C10. Servants’ Quarters This room is for servants to rest, bathe, and clean their uniforms, and the furnishings reflect as much. After taking over the castle, the cultists
crimes. He has little to say about his captors, since they don’t share information with him: His captors arrived under false pretenses, claiming to be neutral arbiters employed by the Council of Speakers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
characters and asks them to retrieve its skull from the Bones of the Night (see the “Lower Ward Locations” section) so it can finally be laid to rest. 7 Two githzerai monks approach the characters
, searching for a dangerous blue slaad that stole a mote of primordial chaos from the Face of Gith tavern (see the “Lower Ward Locations” section). 8 A soot-stained goblin mage uses fire magic to repair a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to explore other locations throughout the North. Whether the characters travel over land or by sea, use the “Random Wilderness Encounters” section in chapter 3 to stage encounters along the way
demeanor. The dead halfling points them in the direction of an old tower in the wilderness, claiming (in Common) that they’ll find useful items hidden inside it. If the characters follow Keltar’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. This version of Phandalin is set five years or so after that adventure, making use of many of the original Phandalin locations and NPCs even as it adds new places and new characters to the mix. If
operator of the Lionshield Coster (see the “Locations in Phandalin” section). Her daughter Minghee (NG female human commoner) knows that her mother expects her to take over the business in a few years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5 The fifth tier once served as a temple and city hub. The following locations are keyed to map 2.3. Mike Schley Map 2.3: Buried Ziggurat, Tier 5 View Player Version B45
. “Kastrith” forbids the characters from opening the chests, claiming they belong to other priests. Inside each chest is a human corpse. Two of the corpses wear bright yellow robes and wooden masks, while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Lair Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Claugiyliamatar’s lair.
Map 4: Claugiyliamatar’s lair View Player Version C1. Lookout Post Wood woads (see “Arrival” above) watch for
can stop the druids’ attacks by claiming to be allies of Claugiyliamatar and succeeding on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check made as an action. The druids lead characters they believe to be allies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Locations on the Second Level The following locations are identified on map 6.6. 1. Hall of the Dead This dark hall contains twenty huge sarcophagi standing upright against the walls, and four even
steam and murk. The gloomy chamber contains a large (giant-sized) rack, a smaller (human-sized) one, an iron maiden (at the location marked A), and a stone-rimmed well (at the location marked B
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
districts are governed by a justice system based in goodness, where laws help to maintain harmony. In more oppressive locations, harsh laws are imposed on the suffering populace by tyrannical devils
notwithstanding, Dolurrh is a gloomy plane filled with the lingering traces of the dead. Dolurrh Manifest Zone Features d4 Feature 1 Bodies buried here reanimate in 1d4 days, possessed by restless spirits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dungeon Locations Before the characters descend into the dungeon, allow them to advance to 4th level. The following area descriptions are keyed to map 1.6. V20. Cellar The characters might enter this
combat whenever possible. He sheds crocodile tears for Elturel, claiming that he was visiting a parish a few miles outside the city when it disappeared, and expressing horror in response to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Eternal Garden Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4.2. Marc Moureau Map 4.2: Eternal Garden View Player Version G1: Fairy Ring A ring of toadstools twenty feet across stands in the
with a Pearl of Power. G11: Barkburrs’ Grove Matias Tapia Spooky faces haunt the burled trees of the barkburrs’ gloomy thicket A dense grove here consists of eerie oak trees. From the corner of the eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Locations on the Entrance Level The following locations are identified on map 6.5. 1. Entry Passage The floor here is polished obsidian, and great wall hangings can be seen by the characters as soon
is vacant (Obmi is very clever). He can see through the door by means of a peephole, and if he sees intruders who are battling the gnolls and winning he will yell for them to help him, claiming to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Golem Laboratories In these formerly cursed temples and workshops, the Red Wizards create golems. Locations in the Golem Laboratories are identified on map 5.10. Map 5.10: Golem Laboratories Golems
is questioned, he lies, claiming to be a prisoner of the Red Wizards. If the characters spare him, he accompanies the party until he sees an opportunity to escape. Also present is a reduced-threat clay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Lower Palace Locations P11. Carriage House When the characters open one of the doors leading to this chamber and peer inside, read: The doors swing open to reveal a crystal carriage hitched to a pair
of glass statues shaped like pegasi. Folded silk butterfly wings are attached to the roof of the carriage.
Zybilna used this flying carriage to travel to other locations in the Feywild. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Locations M - P Maelstrom The daughters of King Hekaton reside in this undersea fortress, which stands amid reefs and barnacle-covered shipwrecks in the depths of the Trackless Sea. See chapter 10
night, claiming the land around Noanar’s Hold is haunted by the spirits of dead hunters. Characters who seek an audience with the Hunt Lords must first speak to Amrath Mulnobar (NE male shield dwarf