guardian conflicts lies

T14: Secret Vaults

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

different statue, a different treasure, and a different guardian for that treasure. A tunnel leads to a five-sided room. A cobweb-covered statue stands in one corner. Vault Contents. Use the

Statues table to determine each statue’s form, the Creatures table to determine the guardian of each vault, and the Treasure table to determine the items stored within (see “Accessing the Vaults’ Treasure

1. Into the Maze

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

1. Into the Maze These caves have 20-foot-high ceilings. Their floors are covered by a 2-foot-thick layer of fog. 1a. Rusty Head The rusted, severed head of a shield guardian lies on its side in the

The Lady of Pain

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

Mount Celestia or contracts originating in the Nine Hells, and it’s never a battleground for the conflicts of Material Plane worlds. On rare occasions, the Lady of Pain drifts through the streets

mystery. Residents of Sigil view the Lady of Pain with fearful awe. A distant guardian, she leaves the city’s daily governance to the many factions that call it home. She has no residence, and no temples

Outlands

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

Outlands The Outlands lies between the Outer Planes. It is the plane of neutrality, keeping all aspects of the planes in a paradoxical balance—simultaneously concordant and in opposition. The plane

tremendous variety of planar-themed adventures possible within the boundaries of the Outlands. Adventures in the Outlands often involve the conflicts between opposing planar influences. It’s much easier for a

Eldath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Eldath The Quiet One, the Guardian of Groves, the Mother of the Waters Eldath is the goddess of waterfalls, springs, pools, stillness, peace, and quiet glades. She is thought to be present at many

of Eldath avoid conflicts rather than attempting to quell them. Those who serve Eldath are happy to preside over peaceful negotiations and to certify treaties, but they can’t force others to engage in harmony.

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

eventually, whether to smuggle goods, avoid taxes, or quietly resolve conflicts. Society lieutenants run gambling dens disguised as tea rooms along the pier, while samurai and scoundrels test their

celebrations. Each winter, citizens gather for the Thunder Festival and honor the Turtle Sage—the guardian spirit of the islands—with three days of drumming, dancing, and prayer.

Phenax's Champions

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

simple heist could be the triggering event for a series of major conflicts between two rival temples that ends in a citywide conflagration. Champions of Phenax could also serve as a bulwark against more

aggressive gods who oppress or subjugate others. Alternatively, the party could be a band of freedom fighters resisting the tyrannical ruler of their polis. Even though Phenax traffics in lies and deceit, a morally gray campaign can be built around the use of illicit means to achieve righteous ends.

Finding The Book

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

of Candlekeep by helping them sort a pile of books that need to be reshelved Talking to a scholar about books that describe ancient conflicts between deities Examining the History of Faerûn section of

. Mielikki oversaw the forest in the early days of creation, but once her work was done, she needed a guardian to represent her and be her eyes and ears on the Material Plane. Selûne agreed with Mielikki’s

Treasure Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

—Avenger The treasure lies in a dragon’s house, in hands once clean and now corrupted. The treasure is in the possession of Vladimir Horngaard in Argynvostholt (chapter 7, area Q36). 2 of Swords

—Paladin I see a sleeping prince, a servant of light and the brother of darkness. The treasure lies with him. The treasure lies in Sergei’s tomb (chapter 4, area K85). 3 of Swords—Soldier Go to the

Kruphix as Campaign Villain

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

Silence. Just as Kruphix reins in the worst excesses of the other gods, the best chance of foiling Kruphix as a villain lies in the nature of Kruphix himself. A campaign in which Kruphix is a villain

judgments might have a mythic impact on the mortal world and make divine conflicts more severe rather than less. Kruphix’s Divine Schemes d4 Scheme 1 Shadowy forces steal a holy artifact

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hidden that the surface-dwelling citizens in the area often don’t know what lies beneath them. Because the kobolds make sure they stay out of the way of anyone more dangerous than themselves, grow

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

Exploring Faunel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

creature approaching the pool, asking the creature’s business in a booming voice. The guardian attacks any non-Beast who lies, refuses to answer, or tries to use the gate without Wrath’s permission. If the

Beastlands: a peaceful pond surrounded by vine-covered ruins. A 20-foot-tall statue of a human with glowing eyes kneels by the pool. This is the guardian of the gate, an ancient being known as Wrath. It

Cavemouth (Areas L10–L11)

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

Cavemouth (Areas L10–L11) When the characters first enter Cavemouth, read the following text: Mining equipment lies abandoned in the alleys and stalagmite-lined streets of this gloomy district. The

. Safe. Tockworth has an iron safe on the upper floor of her workshop. Shield Guardian. Tockworth found a way to animate a derelict shield guardian and now uses it to guard the front door to her workshop

27. Forge of the Tomb Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

. The creature that emerges from the contraption is a tomb guardian — a flesh golem encased in plate armor (AC 17). This guardian was fashioned using the salvaged remains of Seward, an adventurer with

lantern (see appendix C) that once belonged to Seward. It lies on a bench next to some tools. The spirit of a female moon elf warlock known as the Starfallen resides within the ghost lantern. If any

Bronze Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

bronze dragon who protects a coastal nation is stricken by a curse, and the cure lies in a sunken temple the dragon destroyed generations ago. 6 Believing that the winner of a city’s democratic

, and the wyrmling is training a plesiosaurus to help attack the merrow’s stronghold. Young Bronze Dragon Connections d6 Connected Creatures 1 A guardian naga and a young bronze dragon

Lost Spire Locations (P9-P16)

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

-foot-wide passageways punched through the ceiling and floor lead to other levels. Near them, a partially collapsed wall exposes a room that lies beyond. The gap in the west wall was made by members

creator. This tower is but a fragment of a Netherese flying city that crashed nearly two thousand years ago and lies somewhere under the glacier. “On the lowest level of this inverted tower, my

Gatekeeper Seal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Features Map 4.4 shows what a Gatekeeper seal might look like. A seal is a protected site, usually attended at all times by Gatekeepers who live at or near the seal. The one depicted in the map lies on

terrorizing the countryside. 3 Assist the Gatekeepers in an annual ritual that will reenergize the seal and keep it shut for another year. 4 Escort a new Gatekeeper guardian safely to the seal after its previous guardians were corrupted.

Falls Clearing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

, revealing a series of parallel waterfalls cascading from a ridge that runs alongside the river. A chain of sparsely forested islands lies along the far side of the river opposite the base of the falls

any future conflicts where they need aid. Tiger Talk If the characters converse with the weretigers, or if they run the weretigers off and then question Dukha, it becomes clear that Dukha and the

Military Force

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Military Force The whole machine of war is barbaric. In a sane world, conflicts would be resolved by contests of apocalyptic magics or by continent-reshaping brawls between titanic, soul-fueled

Organization 1 Standing Army. A standing army serves as the highly disciplined and structured guardian of a province or an entire nation. Strict tiers of command ensure coordination between branches of the

Mausoleum: Winter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Mausoleum: Winter The Stone of Golorr has revealed that the Vault of Dragons lies beneath the Brandath family mausoleum in the City of the Dead. The characters are unlikely to know it, but the

, sheltering it as best they can with their leafless boughs. Guardian Treant The largest tree growing in front of the entrance is a treant. It awakens when one or more creatures approach the entrance and

Light Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

radiance and the power of their gods’ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. Light Domain Spells Cleric Level Spells 1st burning hands, faerie fire 3rd

flaming sphere, scorching ray 5th daylight, fireball 7th guardian of faith, wall of fire 9th flame strike, scrying Bonus Cantrip When you choose this domain at 1st level, you gain the light cantrip if

Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Member Golgari Shaman Guardian Giant Horncaller Hybrid Brute Hybrid Flier Hybrid Poisoner Hybrid Shocker Hybrid Spy Indentured Spirit Isperia Jarad Vod Savo Kraul Death Priest

Dungeons & Dragons campaign to explore. A vast, sprawling city that covers the whole of the known world, Ravnica teems with intrigue and adventure, driven by the conflicts among the ten powerful guilds that

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

. While the characters keep their distance, the guardian doesn’t move. If a creature hasn’t observed the guardian moving or acting, that creature must succeed at a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation

) check to discern that the guardian is animate. Guardian’s Challenge. When a character comes within 5 feet of the statue, the guardian animates and says: “Oblivion is nigh! State your intent or leave

Orolunga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Orolunga All that remains of the ancient city of Orolunga is a crumbling ziggurat watched over by a guardian naga. The naga is thousands of years old and a font of useful information — perhaps the

snake with its orchid to make it angry, then strokes the snake’s flank with the feather to calm it down, then lies down facing the snake, whereupon the reptile crawls through the mouth of the mask and

Other Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

his shield guardian. He stole the amulet that controls the shield guardian from a sorcerer some years back. Drannin Splithelm Medium humanoid (shield dwarf), neutral evil Armor Class 18 (plate

Long Rest). Drannin can use a bonus action to regain 16 (1d10 + 11) hit points. Special Equipment. Drannin wears a control amulet for his shield guardian (see the Monster Manual) and a ring of cold

Lair Locations

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

. Should the characters free the Bedroll from the ice and search it, within they find a control amulet for a Shield Guardian. The guardian it controls is in the south alcove of the trophy cave (area D16

). A character who takes a Study action and makes a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check knows basic information about this guardian: It follows the orders of whoever wears its amulet. The

Structured Society

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

predicated on where a particular form of yuan-ti lies along the ladder of transformation. The basic form of yuan-ti society is a pyramid with abominations at the top, malisons in the middle level, and

wage small-scale wars on humanoids, usually through proxies such as cults and allied creatures, and uses these conflicts to gather riches and slaves until it has enough resources to establish the yuan

Dwarven Religion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

A faceless mother figure Roknar NE Lies, intrigue Trickery Hands filled with coins Sharindlar CG Healing, love Life Burning needle Thard Harr CG Wilderness, hunting Nature

no skill in crafting. Instead, he relies on his ability as a thief to take ownership of what he wants. Why work so hard to manufacture something when a much easier path to riches lies open? Abbathor

15. Temple of Dumathoin

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

find out what lies beyond the basalt doors. When the characters arrive, she tries to forge a truce with them, promising them safe passage through the Lost Level if they defeat the golem and depart the

impervious to damage. The golem can’t be reasoned with. It enters the altar again only if it perceives no threats on the dais. If it goes berserk, the golem abandons its role as guardian and leaves the dais

Yartar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

order to free up the post for one of her rivals within the city. It is conflicts and schemes such as this that keep Yartar from gaining prominence in the North. If the town can overcome its internal

fortified structure on the west bank of the Surbrin (the town sits primarily on the east), whose outer wall has frequently been torn down and rebuilt. It’s rumored that guardian skeletons rise when

Crystal Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

with pale light. On the rock shelf behind it, a familiar woman stands near an enormous anaconda that’s coiled and motionless. Chimagua, the guardian spirit of the Ghost Orchid Tepui, lies here

. At the chamber’s center, a thick, foul-smelling mist billows from a shallow pool of brackish liquid. Something large and scaly lies within. Beyond it stands a sculpted pillar and a broad stone table

35. Xipe's Audience Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

his lair, which lies beyond the opening in the ceiling. Statue Guardian. If the characters approach the statue, the panther will stand and pad menacingly in their direction … and then continue on

Mortuary Encounters

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

never received one in life. Merle lies in the casket but occasionally sits up to hear his own eulogies. The Dusters ask the characters if they’d like to say anything on behalf of the deceased. 6 A lost

Mortuary toward his orrery (detailed later in this supplement). 2 Two guardian nagas slither up to the party. The nagas are collecting stories about those who have passed. 3 A death tyrant, eager to build

Baldur's Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Baldur’s Gate On the Coast Way, some forty miles upstream along the River Chionthar from the Sword Coast, lies the bustling city of Baldur’s Gate. Home to tens of thousands, the harbor city has poor

Baldur’s Gate, security is enforced and order maintained by the Flaming Fist mercenary company, a supposedly neutral force which is free to fight in external conflicts, so long as it doesn’t side against

Ribcage

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

, a garrison of devils defends Ribcage’s gate. In times of invasion or other wide-scale conflicts, the duchess can beseech Avernus to deploy infernal armies and weapons of war through the portal

citadel’s courtyard, holding aloft a pair of burning scales. Behind it lies the Court of Cinders, an ornate house of law where devil magistrates administer justice on behalf of the diabolical courts

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