grave claiming locations

Shadow Crossings

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

Exploring the Mortuary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

Exploring the Mortuary Like other megastructures in Sigil, the Mortuary is boundless and difficult to map. Unlike with dungeons and other finite locations, exploring the Mortuary is akin to roaming a

Wisdom (Survival) check to find it. Along the way, characters might reach one or more of the encounter locations described later in this supplement, such as the Nevervault or the Spirit Sump. The Mortuary

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Running This Chapter This chapter opens with information about Avernus that you need to run the encounters and adventure locations that follow. The story picks up where it left off in chapter 2, with

Jander’s torturer, Haruman — a fallen Hellrider and one of Zariel’s infernal generals. Lulu eventually realizes she’s made a grave mistake and led the characters to the wrong place. She suggests two

The Ssethian Scourges

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.

Saidra d'Honaire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Saidra d’Honaire Saidra d’Honaire grew up on a tiny farm, living alone with her father after the death of her beloved mother. Her father called her “Duchess,” claiming that he was a duke exiled from

this bitter truth. Fleeing the house, she went to her mother’s grave and begged the departed spirit to aid her. A kind, grandmotherly figure appeared and granted Saidra’s wish, bestowing on her a

Places of Interest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Places of Interest Most of Vermeillon’s buildings contain nothing but decaying furniture and whatever belongings were left behind when the inhabitants fled, but a few locations hold treasure or hints

to the village’s demise. The following locations are keyed to the map of Vermeillon. Map 5.1: vermeillon View Player Version V1. The Wand and Hammer Tormun and Blenyss’s shop displays a sign

Torch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

thieves led by an elusive doppelganger called the Mirrored Man. The group holes up in a wax museum in Lower Maygel. The Severed Hands are a procession of grave robbers who collect hands from the corpses

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

Court of Orestes Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Court of Orestes Locations The area around the Court of Orestes and its interior locations are identified on map 4.16. Map 4.16: Court of Orestes View Player Version 1. Khystonos Riverbank When the

. Then the illusion vanishes, revealing the mosaics’ actual state. 3. Viewing Room Grave niches and alcoves holding funerary urns line the walls of this chamber. The ceiling in the northern part of the

5. Dilapidated Rooms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

shaft descends 90 feet to an underground stream that provides no access to other locations in Undermountain.) Magic caused all the kitchen’s accoutrements to take flight and crash into one another

components (for the indicated spells): a vial of blood, a strip of flesh, and a pinch of bone dust (animate dead); a clay pot of grave dirt, a clay pot of brackish water, and three 150 gp black onyx

Map of the Sword Coast

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

Ogre Lair 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

Inner Circles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

’ upheaval poses a grave threat to the balance of power in the North. He has it on good authority that the Harpers, the Lords’ Alliance, the Emerald Enclave, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Zhentarim

, Neverwinter, Waterdeep, and Yartar. The specific locations of these circles are briefly described below, and a Harper spellcaster stands ready at each site to cast the teleportation circle spell

Shadowfell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

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

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 battlefields, graveyards, and tombs. They manifest only

Camp Locations

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

Neogi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

poison the body and the mind of its target, able to subjugate other beings that are otherwise physically superior. Alien Tyrants. Neogi usually dwell in far-flung locations on the Material Plane, as well

they are as devious as devils when doing so. Neogi buy and sell, but they pose a grave risk to potential patrons that might instead be easily enslaved, so their customers generally consist of desperate

Lower Level 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

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 4

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 4 The fourth tier of the ziggurat holds the tombs of King Alendria, Queen Zanobis, and various members of their court. The following locations are keyed to map 2.2. Mike

the coffin lies the astrologer’s body. Treasure. A bronze tube in one of the brass jars contains a crudely drawn map of this tier of the ziggurat. Two stars on the map denote the locations of the

Cultists of the Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage. Claws of the Grave. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) necrotic damage. Skull Lasher of Myrkul

passive Perception 12 Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Grave Magic. When the master of souls cast a spell that deals damage, it can change the spell’s damage type to

Dwarves of the Multiverse

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

Caer Locations (C10-C19)

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

Conservatory Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Conservatory Locations The following locations are keyed to Skalderang Conservatory as shown on map 7.2. Map 7.2: DM’s Map View Player Version C1: Dining Hall At night, the double door to the south

) stolen from Froderic Dartwild’s grave. C16: Attic Gray sheets cover old furniture in this dusty attic. Characters who spend at least 1 minute searching the attic find two life-sized wooden

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, the orc goddess who represents both life and the grave. It is her worshipers that raise young orcs to be warriors, and then, at the end of their lives, take them to Yurtrus and Shargaas to be carried

with distaste and unease. They interact with the tribe mostly on occasions of death, claiming the bones of fallen warriors to add to the ossuary shrines of Yurtrus, and sometimes during shamanic rites

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

locations. Outer City Random Encounters d20 Encounter 1–6 No encounter 7–10 Harmless interaction (roll on table G) 11–16 Denizens (roll on table H) 17–20 Threat (roll on

striking the wood of a coffin where no coffin should be, or tumbling through into a forgotten stretch of tunnel. Rampant grave robbery by brigands and necromancy-obsessed followers of Myrkul only

Lady's Ward

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

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

locations. Outer City Random Encounters d20 Encounter 1–6 No encounter 7–10 Harmless interaction (roll on table G) 11–16 Denizens (roll on table H) 17–20 Threat (roll on table I) Table G: Outer

it’s not uncommon for a gravedigger to find themselves striking the wood of a coffin where no coffin should be, or tumbling through into a forgotten stretch of tunnel. Rampant grave robbery by

Lower Ward

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

Hive Ward

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

Caves of Hunger Locations (H31-H39)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Caves of Hunger Locations (H31-H39) H31. Thing in the Ice A flat sheet of cloudy ice forms one wall of this forty-foot-high cavern. Something dark and humungous shifts behind the wall, its tentacles

here, add: Crouching in the middle of the cavern is a gaunt gnoll with ravenous eyes and the foul stench of the grave coming from it. The creature does not cast a reflection. Ranged attack rolls made

Goldenfields Quests

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

People of Phandalin

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

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

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

Skytower Shelter Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Skytower Shelter Locations Skytower Shelter is a cave complex carved into the northwest face of a 15,000-foot-high mountain. Tunnels are 10 feet high throughout, and the caves are lit by torches. The

following locations are keyed to map 2.13. S1. Stone Causeway A 10-foot-wide stone causeway hugs the side of the mountain and ascends to Skytower Shelter. Six griffons circling the mountain’s peak

Lair Locations

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

Haskasori Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Haskasori Locations COUPLEOFKOOKS Map: Hakasori View Player Version The following locations are keyed to Map: Hakasori. H1: Entry The entry to Haskasori is a wide, cavernous archway carved into the

villain who defiled their master’s grave. When the characters enter combat with one mummy, roll 1d6 to determine how many more mummies arrive on the scene at the start of the second round of combat. The

Dungeon Locations

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

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