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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Aphelion’s Errands, Level 3 When the characters arrive on this level, Aphelion contacts them for one final errand. As the characters exit the drop tube, the supercomputer’s visage appears on a screen
used to access the level below. The only way down is via the spiral staircase in area S60, which is guarded by the froghemoth in the lake (area S59). The supercomputer downplays the creature’s size
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
Getting Your Bearings The Rock of Bral is roughly 1 mile long and half that in width and depth, oriented front to back, with a leading edge and a trailing edge. A gravity plane bisects the length of
grounds, the noble estates, and Lake Bral. From there, the geography of Bral slopes down toward the Middle City, the financial and mercantile heart of the city. At the leading edge of the Rock is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
An Unexpected Message Iskander’s message to the party can arrive in any manner you see fit, including through contacts in the Zhentarim. Whether it comes directly to the characters or to an NPC on
to our world. The mask is here in Xonthal’s Tower, being studied and guarded by only a handful of wizards, including myself.
“The danger of my treason becoming known grows with every passing day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
An Unexpected Message Iskander’s message to the party can arrive in any manner you see fit, including through contacts in the Zhentarim. Whether it comes directly to the characters or to an NPC on
to our world. The mask is here in Xonthal’s Tower, being studied and guarded by only a handful of wizards, including myself.
“The danger of my treason becoming known grows with every passing day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
constantly come and go along the Evermoor Way. West of the city, a wide bridge spans the river, leading to a walled citadel.
Characters looking for a place to stay find two decent choices in the Pearl
charge. If the party was sent to Yartar by the Harpers or the Zhentarim, local contacts for those factions quickly confirm that the Hand of Yartar has let it be known that anyone interested in bidding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
suggested characteristics (personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws). Each guild entry also provides personal contacts; suggestions for your alignment, race, and class; and a list of spells that you can
you. Bonds and Contacts As a benefit of your guild membership, you have contacts both inside and outside the guild. Contacts are useful resources in the urban environment of Ravnica, where a friendly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
water here that does not evaporate or spoil. This room is presently guarded by 3 lizardfolk and 1 yuan-ti pureblood, unless those creatures have already been encountered in area 18. Dart Trap The
secret door in the hallway leading to area 21 is marked by an archway scribed into the wall. However, a pressure plate is set 10 feet before the archway, revealed by a successful DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
activities from Constable Jute or from the physician Emil Trantor, and if they missed the trail leading from the latest murder, they might need to resort to divination or commune spells or similar magic
warehouse is well guarded, and protected at night by “vicious guard dogs” (a trio of manticores whose snarling can be heard from the street). Getting that information out of any local requires a bribe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
water here that does not evaporate or spoil. This room is presently guarded by 3 lizardfolk and 1 yuan-ti pureblood, unless those creatures have already been encountered in area 18. Dart Trap The
secret door in the hallway leading to area 21 is marked by an archway scribed into the wall. However, a pressure plate is set 10 feet before the archway, revealed by a successful DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
leading down as the characters explore. Ceilings. Passages and chambers are 10 feet high unless otherwise indicated. Doors. All doors are made of wood with iron handles, hinges, and built-in locks
. The Black Spider has sent bugbears to reinforce the Redbrands and provide extra muscle (see area 9).
The lower part of the complex is guarded by a hideous “eye monster” (see area 8).
The Redbrands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. The corridor is not guarded while the flying fortress is moored at the Stygian Dock. Signal Vents Tiny hatches in the hull connect to 1-foot-diameter chutes that ascend to the vessel’s command deck
ascends through the body of the flying fortress to a 10-foot-diameter, spherical iron cistern directly below the command deck. The pipe is 400 feet long from top to bottom and has access hatches leading to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
from one plane into the Astral Plane, and there search out a color pool leading to the desired destination. Characters can also use plane shift to reach a different plane more directly. Most often
, though, characters use portals — either a portal that links the two planes directly or a portal leading to Sigil, City of Doors, which holds portals to all the planes. Two planar features connect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
more than 150 pounds of weight is placed on it. The door leading from the balcony is unlocked and opens into the upper level that serves as Sandesyl’s crypt. There are no windows on this level
. Sandesyl’s Crypt Sandesyl’s coffin rests in the middle of the tower’s upper level, guarded day and night by her two consorts. The coffin contains grave dirt, but no treasure. A ice staircase hugs one wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
than 150 pounds of weight is placed on it. The door leading from the balcony is unlocked and opens into the upper level that serves as Sandesyl’s crypt. There are no windows on this level. Sandesyl’s
Crypt Sandesyl’s coffin rests in the middle of the tower’s upper level, guarded day and night by her two consorts. The coffin contains grave dirt, but no treasure. A ice staircase hugs one wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Portals and gates that open onto the plane become one-way only. Secret passages out of the plane exist, but they are hidden and well guarded by traps and deadly monsters. And though the River Styx
flows between Carceri and its neighbors, the passage is extremely dangerous, and ferries leading out of Carceri are both rare and expensive. Carceri Adventures Carceri is a sunless plane of despair, of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Extravaganza and the crowning of the Witchlight Monarch, both of which are described in the “Timed Events” section toward the end of the chapter. In the hours leading up to midnight, carnival barkers
curtained doorway between the Big Top and the dressing room is guarded by two Witchlight hands (chaotic good; see the stat block earlier in the chapter), who bicker over the appeal of the acts while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
12. Guarded Caves These caves and the tunnels connecting them are free of fog. 12a. Standing Gate to Level 14 House Freth posts guards here to watch for trouble that might ascend from level 13
. Several tunnels leading to this 20-foot-high cave are strung with web cables. One such tunnel slopes down gently to area 11. Undead. Six minotaur skeletons stand in the middle of the cave, ready to attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
pose as merchants and rely on their local contacts to move goods through the region without interference from the town guard or royal agents. Smuggling has long been an easy way to make money in
, Gellan has cultivated relationships with a number of contacts among the Sea Princes. His ships move illicit goods, including slaves, between their realm and Keoland. Gellan takes care to keep this side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Rath Modar and his “splinter sect” for their impudence. The bone devil assures the characters that they can earn the Red Wizards’ favor by providing him with information leading to Rath Modar’s capture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Rath Modar and his splinter sect for their impudence. The bone devil assures the characters that they can earn the Red Wizards’ favor by providing him with information leading to Rath Modar’s capture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Rath Modar and his “splinter sect” for their impudence. The bone devil assures the characters that they can earn the Red Wizards’ favor by providing him with information leading to Rath Modar’s capture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
clues leading to the location or nature of the ritual site, or to find instructions for crafting a portalometer. Gaining lore or befriending the monks of the library could reveal that someone else
, but pockets of blue spellfire and the warping effects of planar energy can often still be seen in the area. The characters can make use of contacts from episode 3 to determine that agents of the Six
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
guarded by a decaton modron (see Morte’s Planar Parade) and four pentadrones. If any of these modrons are attacked or feel threatened, they can call on more pentadrones, which arrive in 3 rounds. The
drains lead to the underground. Beltha has previously met contacts at the Divine Machine tavern. Once their conversation is over, Aristimus wishes the party luck and leaves them to their business
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in one of these houses of worship. Additionally, large groups gather in these temples, potentially leading to adventures involving crowds that need to be protected, quelled, or investigated. The Sun
ground floor contains a museum displaying heroic artifacts and accounts of epic deeds, all of which are guarded by the ghosts of heroes interred in the crypt. Map 4.4: Sun Temple View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Entémoch’s Boon This large cavern is located west of Blingdenstone (see the map of Underdark regions and locations in chapter 2) and has always been a closely guarded secret. Most svirfneblin who
preoccupied with the reclaiming and rebuilding of Blingdenstone to search for it. The cave is two days’ walk of the settlement, its entrance a small tunnel leading to a ledge high above the cavern floor. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
small landing with a stairway leading up and down. The Infinite Staircase changes appearance as it climbs and descends, going from simple stairs of wood or stone to a chaotic jumble of stairs hanging in
entrances aren’t common knowledge and are occasionally guarded by devas, sphinxes, yugoloths, and other powerful monsters. River Oceanus The water of the Oceanus is sweet and fragrant, as befits its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
). For myself, I found the lady Ylienna a delight on the one occasion when I was in her company. The vale is well guarded, as all jewels should be — in this case by the perils of the mountains and giant
-steads that surround it. Nonetheless, a certain strong breed of merchant travels the narrow mountain passes leading into Hartsvale. The dwarves of Citadel Adbar jestingly refer to these people as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
but can’t be surprised. Teleport Trap. This trap fills a 10-foot-square section of the passage leading to area 24d. A creature teleported by this trap arrives at a location determined by rolling a d20
characters aren’t interested in aiding the githzerai but request help getting through the Obstacle Course, Yrlakka tells them that the level is rigged with many traps and guarded by a death tyrant. Arch Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
than from stone.
A narrow timber bridge sags across the channel, leading from the back of a crooked alley to what appears to be a partially sunken galley whose structure has been incorporated into the
the deck disappears into a wall of boarded-up and badly weathered buildings. The only cleared pathway across the tilted deck leads from the bridge to a pair of massive wooden doors leading into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in his former lair near Bloodstone Pass, Tamarand currently resides in the Vaasan wilderness and keeps his exact location a closely guarded secret.
Gallery. A passageway running left from the grand
, small runes in the shape of a gold dragon appear to creatures in great need, marking a subtle trail leading to the dragon’s lair. Emanation of Justice. Creatures that spend a year within 6 miles of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
a black gate.
Creatures. A Red Wizard necromancer (see appendix B) works here, guarded by a helmed horror. They are immune to the Dark Mist, and the Red Wizard has the Venomous Touch trait (see
chamber, as if someone is whipping the air and it is bleeding.
Mennek, Red Wizard Enchanter Creatures. A Red Wizard enchanter and a Thayan apprentice work here, guarded by two dread warriors (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
passengers come to relieve themselves. 3. Forward Stairs Curtains hang over open doorways leading forward and aft. Wooden staircases lead up to the main deck. 4. Lower Deck At dusk, rowers extend the ship’s
docked, the oars are pulled completely inside the boat. 5. Aft Stairs A curtain hangs over an open doorway leading forward. Wooden staircases lead up to the main deck. 6. Main Deck Forward Decorative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Lower Level Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4.1. S1: Doors of Glass and Brass The front doors leading to the atrium (area S2) are unlocked and unobstructed. They swing open easily
rubble and the remains of several merchant stalls. On the west side of the court is a wide, sliding glass door.
The sliding glass door leading to the supply room (area S6) requires a Glyph Card to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, sometimes covered with a wood or metal grating. A prisoner is stripped of weapons and magic items, thrown into one of the holes, and guarded by minions at all times. Sanctum The beholder’s private chamber is
nothing more than a small room or section of tunnel that contains one or more hovering gas spores. The passage leading to it is sealed off or constricted to prevent the fungus creatures from drifting into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
guarded by two skeletal knights (see appendix B). The knights guard the door to the sanctuary (area S12), and they notice anyone using the southeast stairs to area S3. Lorry Wanwillow S11: Rubble and
bootprints from a Small Humanoid going north to south. At the midpoint of the room, the Humanoid tracks stop and a set of rat tracks begin, leading directly into the rubble. Exploration. Though the ruined