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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
her divine spark vanishes. She is dead until the next winter solstice, when she reappears at full health in a cold, remote location of her choosing.
Frigid Aura. So long as Auril has at least 1 hit
point in this form, each creature within 10 feet of her takes 10 cold damage at the start of each of her turns.
Legendary Resistance (1/Day in This Form). If Auril fails a saving throw, she can choose
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: chromatic orb (cold orb only; see âActionsâ below), detect magic, misty step
2/day each: control
":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Talons","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.
Touch of Frost. Melee Spell Attack: +13;{"diceNotation
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Morningstar","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ice Morningstar","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.
Ice Dart. Ranged Weapon
Dart","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ice Dart","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.
Cone of Cold (Recharges after a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
crystal dragon who has guarded a mountain pass for decades unexpectedly retires to the Elemental Plane of Air. Monstrous forces immediately move into the areaâand might take control of the pass
spirit of their glacier home. Such worship amuses and flatters the dragon, who keeps the hunters safe and leads them to locations where seals are plentiful.
Crystal Dragon Lairs
Crystal dragons
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
a specific location their battlefield. This gives rise to stories of haunted battlegrounds, ruins, roads, river crossings and other strategic locations where a dullahan continues a terrifying
, caring nothing for the head that wears it.
4
Two dullahans seek the same head, both believing theyâre the actual owner.
Cold, Lightning, PoisonIf the dullahanâs Headless Summoning
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon intent on exploring a new world of the Material Plane has acquired a magic ship for the journey and now just needs a brave crew.
5
A crystal dragon who has guarded a mountain pass for
âif only they would stop trying to kill the dragonâs guests.
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A crystal dragon wyrmling is placed in a monastery to learn the teachings of the monks before returning home in three years. The monks donât appreciate the wyrmlingâs pranks.
Cold, Radiant
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Heat Regeneration. If the temperature around it is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, Aurnozci regains 15 hit points at the start of its turn. If it takes cold or radiant damage, this trait doesn
worshipers to enact its will beyond the Abyss. The exact nature of the curse that binds Aurnozci to Xulregg is its cultâs most closely guarded secret, fully known only to the faithâs enigmatic
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
freezing cold; thunder rolls and lightning cracks; powerful gales bear heavy creatures and objects aloft and hurl them with incredible force; cyclones touch down randomly, obliterating whatever they
windblown canyons within 1 mile of the lair form intermittent portals to the Elemental Plane of Air, allowing elemental creatures into the mortal world to dwell near those locations.
If Yan-C-Bin is
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
has guarded a mountain pass for decades unexpectedly retires to the Elemental Plane of Air. Monstrous forces immediately move into the areaâand might take control of the pass unless the dragon
university, but the students must travel to the dragonâs mountain lair for class.
Crystal Dragon Lairs
Crystal dragons seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon.
6
An amethyst dragon wyrmling is actually
, preferring caverns with at least one entrance submerged underwater. They prize locations with a combination of open space, connecting tunnels, and dead ends to make the most of their natural and
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
4
A crystal dragon intent on exploring a new world of the Material Plane has acquired a magic ship for the journey and now just needs a brave crew.
5
A crystal dragon who has guarded a
âs act, in exchange for a portion of the take from the charlatanâs clients.
Cold, Radiant
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
before swapping back.
5
A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon.
6
An amethyst
. They prize locations with a combination of open space, connecting tunnels, and dead ends to make the most of their natural and magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in
Guards and Wards
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
four corridors. You can designate a simple program that the lights repeat as long as guards and wards lasts.
Place magic mouth in two locations.
Place stinking cloud in two locations. The vapors
cast on a specific effect, if successful, removes only that effect.
You can create a permanently guarded and warded structure by casting this spell there every day for one year.
Wand of Orcus
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Magic Items
Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
âs desire to slay everything in the multiverse. The wand is cold, cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor.
In order to further its masterâs goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current
imprisoned the heroâs soul and keeps it hidden and well guarded.
Bathing the wand in positive energy causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly reforms on Orcusâs layer of the Abyss.
Moonblade
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Magic Items
Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Of all the magic items created by the elves, one of the most prized and jealously guarded is a moonblade. In ancient times, nearly all elven noble houses claimed one such blade. Over the centuries
type (such as dragon, fiend, or undead) with the moonblade, the target takes an extra 1d6 damage of one of these types: acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder.
95â96
You can use a bonus
Aarakocra
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
aarakocra. To be grounded, trapped underground, or imprisoned by the cold, unyielding earth is a torment few aarakocra can withstand. Even when perched on a high branch or at rest in their mountaintop
Dessarin Valley, were ever a secretive and guarded people, only spotted during their flights over the High Forest. A cruel and rapacious green dragon nearly wiped out the population and scattered the
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
them.
Environment
Kobolds are cold-blooded and thus prefer temperate and tropical climates. Kobold tribes in colder regions tend to be smaller in population and more aggressive in their hunting
rock outcroppings, creating warrens above the water line.
Kobolds reside most commonly in hilly or mountainous terrain. Such locations usually have natural caves suitable for living space, plenty of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
knights who once guarded the rooftop used these turrets for warmth and shelter on rainy days and cold nights.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Revelâs End Locations (R9-R16) R9. Guard Towers Each of these four triangular towers is two stories tall. A towerâs interior chamber is empty except for a wooden ladder that climbs to an iron hatch
held shut by an arcane lock spell (see âPrison Featuresâ). This hatch leads to the towerâs flat rooftop, which is lined with battlements. Three Lordsâ Alliance guards (veterans) in cold weather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
untold adventures. Quests from the Infinite Staircase collects six adventures from Dungeons & Dragons history, updated for the current edition of the game. Beloved for their strange and wondrous locations
the staircaseâs landings, a wistful traveler can find the door to the destination of their dreams. Adventure awaits behind every door. Kamila Szutenberg A luminous branch of the Infinite Staircase ascends to a celestial door guarded by a vigilant sphinx
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
teleportation circle connect with these circles, which are found in temples, academies, the headquarters of arcane organizations, and prominent civic locations. However, since every teleportation
circle is a possible means of entry into a city, theyâre guarded by military and magical protection. As you design a fantasy city, think about the teleportation circles it might contain and which ones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
accurate chart of the islandsâ positions, which roam as they please. Thus, even the most famed locations appear on no map, and sailors might spot them when or wherever Thassa wills. A few of the Dakra Isles
â legendary locations are noted here, and chapter 4 presents guidance for creating more magical shores. Arixmethes Tales tell of the lost island of Arixmethes, whose population was wiped out by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Environment Kobolds are cold-blooded and thus prefer temperate and tropical climates. Kobold tribes in colder regions tend to be smaller in population and more aggressive in their hunting, since food
outcroppings, creating warrens above the water line. Kobolds reside most commonly in hilly or mountainous terrain. Such locations usually have natural caves suitable for living space, plenty of room to dig
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
otherwise. The boxed text for those locations assumes that the characters have darkvision or a light source. Rubble. Areas of crumbling rock and gravel are difficult terrain (see âDifficult Terrainâ in the
in nearby chambers. Stalagmites. These upthrust spires of rock can provide cover (see âCoverâ in the Basic Rules). Stream. The stream that flows through the complex is only 2 feet deep, cold, and slow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
in a rundown part of town), you can always roll again or simply choose another result. However, such unexpected results can prompt creativity and memorable locations that help make your urban
9â10 Upper-class home 11â15 Crowded tenement 16â17 Orphanage 18 Hidden thievesâ den 19 Front for a secret cult 20 Lavish, guarded mansion Religious Building d20 Type 1â10 Temple to a good or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
locations. Place stinking cloud in two locations. The vapors appear in the places you designate; they return within 10 minutes if dispersed by wind while guards and wards lasts. Place a constant gust of
. The whole warded area radiates magic. A dispel magic cast on a specific effect, if successful, removes only that effect. You can create a permanently guarded and warded structure by casting this spell there every day for one year.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Exploring the Academy The characters are now free to explore the campus. See âAcademy Locationsâ below for information on each area noted in the orientation tasks. Security Levels Spelljammer Academy
checkpoints are set up throughout the academy, each guarded by three veterans. Each guard carries a shortsword that has a green-glowing blade. Any creature reduced to 0 hit points by one of these blades is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
barrier is riddled with numerous secret holes through â or, more often, underneath â its stones. Knowledge of such secret passagesâ locations is jealously guarded, and the hidden ways are used only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
magic concealing it. A hidden door is otherwise identical to other doors in the complex. Locations of hidden doors are marked on map 7.3. Lighting The interior of the complex is brightly lit by crystal
, but nothing happens. The Rod Piece and Its Guardian The sixth piece of the rod can be found in area T27. The piece is guarded by Rerak, an empowered simulacrum of Acererak designed to harvest souls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
other nations, Central Plateau is the place where big deals are made. Central Plateau: Noteworthy Locations Location Description District Aurora Gallery The most prestigious auction house in
a legendary wine cellar. Platinum Towers, Upper Central The Vaults Located below the Kundarak Bank, the Vaults are Kundarakâs heavily guarded storage facility. Korranath, Upper Central Wayfinder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
abjurers, members of this school are sought when baleful spirits require exorcism, when important locations must be guarded against magical spying, and when portals to other planes of existence must be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Reaching the Tomb The following locations provide different ways to access Xeluanâs tomb. Ruined Citadel Oztocanâs most prominent landmark is the ruined citadel around which the town was built. A
recently excavated tunnel leads to Xeluanâs tomb and is guarded at all times, as described below: Ten members of the town guard stand watch atop giant blocks of stone that were once part of a great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
throughout the Savage Frontier. Humans are famous for their adaptability. No other race lives in so many diverse lands or environments, from lush jungles to burning deserts, from the eternal cold of the
Great Glacier to the fertile shores along rivers and seas. Humans find ways to survive and to thrive almost anywhere. In locations where elves and dwarves have withdrawn, humans often move in and build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs 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
missing enough stones that they appear pockmarked. The sky is corpse gray, and the breeze blows cold and humid, bringing a chill to the skin.
The cityâs living residents include necromancers, corrupt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
city or its inhabitants. Teleportation circles are barred except on the fringes of the place, at always-guarded locations beyond the cityâs outermost defenses. Those who use plane-shifting magic to






