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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Roleplaying Lorinda Lorinda loves the trappings of motherhood and is off-puttingly maternal toward all those she encounters. She’s quick to dote on others, calling them unsettling pet names like
“lostling,” “caterpillar,” or “sweetskin.” She insists that others call her some variation of “mother.” Lorinda relishes the worship of Viktal’s people but treats them as livestock, guarding them fiercely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
1. Entrance Tunnel The worm tunnel the adventurers are traveling through opens up atop a steep slope leading 15 feet down into the open cavern. The slope is difficult terrain. As long as the
adventurers aren’t calling attention to themselves, they can remain undetected here indefinitely. The troglodytes are too distracted by their standoff to notice them. Rubble is piled up along the walls on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, alerting all creatures in those locations. The demons then eagerly join any battle that erupts. 17a. Northeast Perch The vrock perched here focuses its attention on the ramp leading up to this area. 17b
. North Perch In addition to guarding this section of the ledge, the vrock here watches for trouble in the east moss garden of area 18i, and listens for intruders in areas 15 and 16. Web cables in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
18. Collapsed Cavern Nezznar’s servants occupy this cavern, guarding against undead incursions and carefully sifting through the rubble. The Black Spider’s divinations suggest that some valuable
the rift and flows out again to the north. Several ropes are secured to iron stakes along on the western edge of the rift, leading down to the chasm floor.
Three bugbears are stationed here. Two of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
roof of the serpent’s mouth, which forms a canopy over a dark, ten-foot-wide tunnel leading into the mountain. The tunnel at the back of the serpent’s head is 200 feet long and corkscrews gently down
impale their sacrifices on the hook above the altar. The victims’ blood would pool in the altar’s stone bowl, and the yuan-ti would wash themselves in the blood while calling Merrshaulk’s name, hoping to rouse the god from his slumber.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
has varied terrain, with prairies, mountains, and shallow rivers. The Outlands is a great disk. In fact, those who envision the Outer Planes as a wheel point to the Outlands as proof, calling it a
are the gate-towns: sixteen settlements, each built around a portal leading to one of the Outer Planes. The Gate-Towns of the Outlands table lists all sixteen gate-towns and the Outer Planes they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
lurking in the shadows B11a 1 gibbering mouther guarding a treasure chest in area B11b (see “Treasure Chest” below) Mechanical Beholder A mechanical beholder built for the Day of Wonders parade lies on
and then stops working. If combat breaks out in the cellar complex, Thorvin Twinbeard flees up the stairs in area B8 and uses a key to unlock the door leading outside. He has no loyalty to the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
enter unmolested, and says to Renaer in passing, “Your mother was a lovely person.” Glyph of Warding A glyph of warding spell has been cast on the first step leading down to the underground level
Uld, crushing him.) Guarding his remains are six crawling claws made from the hands of murderers who were sentenced to death by Uld. These undead hands spring out and attack when the lid is lifted or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Acquisitions Incorporated franchise known as the “C” Team, whose members have recently gone missing. The characters speed toward Red Larch, where they find foes allied with the Six guarding the Dran & Courtier
been subsequently bested, the characters can open a final door leading to a dark series of dimensional caverns — and the lair of an ancient deep crow. That terrible creature is sure to defeat the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Planes as a wheel point to the Outlands as proof, calling it a microcosm of the planes. That argument might be circular, since the arrangement of the Outlands inspired the idea of the Great Wheel in
the first place. Around the outside edge of the circle, evenly spaced, are the gate-towns: sixteen settlements, each built around a portal leading to one of the Outer Planes. Each town shares many of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
leading up to area 3 can attempt a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to avoid being swept away. A creature that fails to get out of the way can attempt a DC 15 Strength saving throw to hold on. On a failed save
this unless the goblin on the bridge tells them to. The goblin on the bridge waits to see if the first flood got rid of all the intruders before calling for the second to be released.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
folk who band together for mutual protection. Depending on the crew, this protection can range from taking someone’s side in a tavern brawl or guarding each other’s shops to price fixing or inter-crew
one’s crew, and such “drowners” are universally shunned. The dozens of crews calling Baldur’s Gate home are as different in attitude and approach as the city’s residents. For instance, everyone in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
folk who band together for mutual protection. Depending on the crew, this protection can range from taking someone’s side in a tavern brawl or guarding each other’s shops to price fixing or inter-crew
one’s crew, and such “drowners” are universally shunned. The dozens of crews calling Baldur’s Gate home are as different in attitude and approach as the city’s residents. For instance, everyone in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
gem, but that gargoyle isn’t among the ones currently guarding the drow enclave. 4b. Drow Warehouse The drow warehouse is both a fortress and a residence. The stone double doors leading to it have an
traders. Six gargoyles perch on natural ledges overlooking the fungi grove. They attack any creature unaccompanied by a drow that approaches the stone double doors leading to the drow warehouse (area 4b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
to create a bride for Strahd, the Abbot tried his hand at creating a more rudimentary golem. This creature paces the hall, tirelessly guarding the abbey’s madhouse and making sure no mongrelfolk escape
treated to a terrifying, 7-foot-tall assemblage of human body parts. This flesh golem attacks anyone who isn’t in the company of the Abbot or Clovin Belview. None of the doors leading from the hall are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
devastation orb in Triboar. She is protected by two mercenary veterans. In addition, the two thugs guarding the tavern are ready to come when called. The room has two small leaded-glass windows and a
makes her way to Thorn Alley, one of the streets leading into the market square, and disappears into Yartar’s crowds. Background. Haliyra has been skulking about the Wink and Kiss for days, watching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
found on the stairs leading from the secret door and in places where narrow passages were widened. It is likely that the characters have dealt with members of Sanbalet’s gang before entering the
nothing else of note in this area. 27. Storage Cavern This cavern, like the passage leading to it, is well lit by torches held in simple iron brackets around the walls. You can see five small bolts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
to open it were simple, nothing elaborate or complex. Each of the five dragon heads surrounding and guarding the Portal must be propitiated with the correct phrase. Each must be spoken to in the proper
Plane with a very similar location on the Material Plane, such as the heart of a volcano (leading to the Plane of Fire) or the depths of the ocean (to the Plane of Water). Passing through a planar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
human cultist named Yajath has the unenviable task of guarding Speaker Siever and making sure he doesn’t leave this room. Once the characters deal with Yajath, they can reckon with the town speaker
to help Caer-Dineval resolve its fishing disputes with Easthaven and Caer-Konig. The one calling the shots is a tiefling named Kadroth, who answers to someone named Levistus. C15. Old Library This room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
illuminated by six nightlight mushrooms (see “Fungi of the Underdark” in chapter 2). A tunnel in the south wall leads to a set of double stone doors. Guarding the fungi grove are four invisible
bring her to him for questioning. Other svirfneblin tried to free the mage, leading to the first of several armed confrontations. Flagonfist has since sent his duergar guards to storm the neighboring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
traffic, starts leading caravans away from safe water sources and stranding them in the desert.
Connected Creatures Brass dragons seek out the company of other creatures that can carry on an
Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A young brass dragon and a young blue dragon fight over territory.
2 A young brass dragon frequently visits a couatl who is charged with guarding an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, and anything beyond 30 feet is in darkness. Cart wheels have carved shallow ruts in the dirt floor leading to the back of the mine, where the cave-in was never fully excavated. Smaller tunnels branch
this moss-covered maze of tunnels, luring them into dead-end caves using hallucinations (such as the sound of someone calling for help). M8. Pools This dead-end cavern opens wide, and the lingering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
faithful of the dark god hide their true calling and live otherwise normal lives as dock workers, fishers, or sailors. For years, they gathered once a month at the temple to venerate the dark god through the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
goblins, worgs, and their ilk. The deeper one goes, the more otherworldly the woods become, with fey creatures leading travelers astray — or to their doom. Even the High King’s rangers walk the forest with
capitalize on it. In recent years, a Northlander woman calling herself the Storm Maiden arose as a battle leader among them, which was unusual because Northlanders don’t allow women to raid or fish. Said to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. They refuse to leave their woods, guarding relics and ruins of ages past, and they want nothing to do with the world beyond their borders. Arn Forest This stretch of pine trees and muskeg bogs lies on
. Cairn Road The Cairn Road is a well-worn wagon trail that crosses the Dessarin Valley between the village of Red Larch and the Bargewright Inn trading post. Calling Horns Calling Horns was nothing more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Forge Locations The following locations are keyed to map 3.6. Damien Mammoliti Map 3.6: Forge of the Kagu-svirfneblin View Player Version F1: Misty Gulch Leading off from the main valley is a narrow
successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools or wrench apart the bars with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. Two hook horrors reside within, guarding the kagu
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Waterdeep or south to Baldur’s Gate need escort or guarding, and can offer news of both of those cities (and the settlements between them). Several inns stand ready to accept visitors, except in the busiest
, formally known as Delimbiyran, which lasted only two generations. Its dissolution left behind a number of petty “kingdoms” that welcomed new human settlers in several locations, leading to the founding of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
area. The lizardfolk are not only guarding their territory, they are protecting a young black dragon. It has ordered them to keep its existence secret while it seeks to build an army of followers and
several passages leading deeper into the dungeons after losing several of their number to ghouls and giant rats that emerged from the depths. Keledek is loath to tell anyone about his secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
-eyed cat. See appendix C for Mary’s stat block. Value to the Party. Mary’s expertise as a diviner can grant advantage on any characters’ checks to determine correct passage through the caverns leading
to the monastery. Her magical knowledge also provides advantage on interactions with the enhanced sphinx guarding the monastery entrance (see area C2) and on any negotiations for ferry passage with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Areas of the Fire Temple E1. Entrance An arrow slit is carved into the south wall of the lava tube leading to this area. The arrow slit is 3 feet tall, 6 inches wide, and unguarded. Behind the arrow
slit is a tunnel leading to area E6. Read the following text when the characters reach the chamber at the top of the stairs: The passage widens at this point, with two large alcoves flanking the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
leading the group, whose outfit is all sequins and bright feathers.
The divas wave and proceed to the stage. There, Diva Luma pulls a small silk bag from her belt and hurls its contents upward, standing
Proud Edun to break the bargain. After calling the witch to a secret meeting, they murdered her. Learning about Kala Mabarin When the effects of the poison end, Diva Luma and her fellow entertainers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
On Board The Maverick When the characters have traveled through three other portals, they are able to finally make their way through the portal leading to Dran Enterprises headquarters. This portal
) and braids its tentacles together into a handlebar mustache. If Szorrulax kills anyone, it immediately drops a black business card set with unintelligible symbols onto the body as a calling card
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
herself and claw Maglubiyet’s beady eyes from his face to prevent him from taking them from her.
The cosmic battle between the two pantheons has raged for eons without resolution, leading those who
devises the strategies that allow the forces of Gruumsh to dominate the battle and fill their war wagons with plunder and severed heads. Ilneval stands with his bloody sword, calling to those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
deans wing View Player Version L1. Main Hall The double door leading into the Deans’ Wing from outside is locked, but it can be opened with a successful DC 25 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. A
shout an alarm, calling the characters “trespassers” as they move to attack. This alerts the two cogwork archivists in the nearby Records Room (area L4), which remain in that area, and causes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Redbrand Hideout Locations The following locations are keyed to map 2.2. Mike Schley Map 2.2: Redbrand Hideout View Player Version R1: Cellar The deserted manor grounds have plenty of tracks leading
crypt, and six skeletons in rusty mail are propped against the walls as if guarding the place. False columns along the walls are carved in the image of spreading oak trees. The double door in the






