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tirelessness, which makes them exceptional guards. In the necropoleis, this sees many Returned employed as sentries, though they might also be messengers or laborers. If threatened, groups of these Returned
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Returned Masks. Adventurers who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hive abandon their lair and search for a new one. When a suitable location is found, the largest kruthik in the hive undergoes a metamorphosis, forming a cocoon around itself and emerging several weeks
series of hisses and chittering noises. These sounds can often be heard in advance of a kruthik attack. Whenever their lair is invaded, kruthik guards send out an alarm by rapidly tapping the stone
Guards and Wards
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these effects.
Guards and wards creates the following effects within the warded area.
Corridors. Fog fills all the warded corridors, making them heavily obscured. In addition, at each intersection or
burned or torn away while guards and wards lasts.
Other Spell Effect. You can place your choice of one of the following magical effects within the warded area of the stronghold.
Place dancing lights in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
patrolling guardâs location, this adventure represents the guards moving about the vault by having you roll to determine whether a guard is present in any given room. In areas specified as part of the guard
past a guard with a successful DC 16 Charisma (Deception) check. If the partyâs preparations convincingly support their storyâsuch as wearing guard uniforms while claiming theyâre new guardsâthe DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Lairâ). The characters can continue to Overlake Hold and meet with Captain Errde Blackskull (see âOverlake Holdâ). The drow scout Xalith approaches the Stone Guards, claiming the characters as escaped
Guests of the Stone Guard Whenever circumstances see the Stone Guards develop an interest in the party (including being arrested or witnessing the giantâs rampage without taking part), the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
mention Prince Kirina endangering Prince Simbon to Uzoma, sheâs surprised and listens to their story. Kirina denies the allegation, claiming the characters are in league with Simbon. With little patience
flags, and he makes a weak attempt at excuses, claiming the characters are lying on Prince Simbonâs behalf. If the characters encouraged Prince Simbon to take his role more seriously in the âSupport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
charactersâ visit. Once the player characters choose a location, go to that location and review its "What You Need to Play" section. Keep Locations Location Description 1: Outer Gatehouse Guards vet
welcome new heroes or repel would-be invaders.
Two armed guards stand at the front gate. They hail you and motion for you to approach.
The player characters start just outside the keep. The first time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Vault of Dragons Once the characters have the Stone of Golorr, they can use it to determine the location of the Vault of Dragons and the keys needed to enter it. A gold dragon guards a pile of golden dragons.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
The guards are Bartho and Gala. The characters must respond to the guards and say whether they mean well or
. The gate guards, Bartho and Gala, can describe and give directions to any location in the keep. They can also tailor recommendations to a travelerâs needs. For example, if a character wants to purchase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Conversing with the Emperor With a few imperious words, the White Jade Emperor (lawful neutral, hill dwarf noble) dismisses everyone except his guards. As the crowd disperses, Secretary Wei remains
the situation. The secretary flatly denies the accusation, claiming that Zhong Yin and the characters were sent on a scholarly investigation into the Old City, but stole relics from the site and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Gathering Intelligence By combing through local pubs or asking around with their own informants, the characters can locate up to six guards (veterans) formerly employed by Vidorant. Use the Former
Guards table to help you roleplay each guard. Former Guards d6 Ex-Guard 1 Turolga Flathelm (neutral dwarf), a gruff woman who has a soft spot for stray cats 2 Ballidyr Josephon (neutral human), a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Chapter 4: Sword of Zariel The characters should be 11th level by the time they discover the location of the Sword of Zariel. The weapon awaits them in a cathedral formed out of positive energy
directions to this location from Bel or Olanthius in chapter 3. Yeenoghuâs demons carve tunnels through the scab as they search for a way to free Crokekâtoeck and break into the Bleeding Citadel, which is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Rosznar Guards Esvele has brought four guards with her to the tower. They wear the livery of House Rosznar and stand guard in area O1. Bought and Paid For Through her network of spies, Esvele learned about
discovering the vault and seizing the tower. And they canât afford to deny the noblewoman what she wants, lest she divulge the vaultâs location to the authorities in exchange for a reward. Esvele
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
fears that the other Kings of Coin might seek revenge. At your discretion, Samira might have her guards spirit Kala away to a secret location, or she might ask the characters to take her to a safe
Conclusion Samira appears on the scene soon after Kala and the biza are defeated. Along with several Silent Verse guards, Samira quickly restores order. Azra Nir thanks the characters just before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
location. ADVENTURE MAPS
Maps that appear in this book are for the DMâs eyes only. A map not only shows an adventure location in its entirety but also shows secret doors, hidden traps, and other
elements the players arenât meant to see â hence the need for secrecy.
When the characters arrive at a location marked on a map, you can either rely on a verbal description to give them a clear mental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Never Alone As the characters explore the Temple of Moloch, keep in mind that this is an active, living dungeon filled with guards, servants, and monsters. Different areas provide information on
lizardfolk guards heading out on patrol and monsters potentially breaking free and running amok. When that happens, keep a rough idea of where those guards and monsters might be heading, and let the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
without a fight, claiming that vampires forced him to steal the bones. If the guards come at night, Henrik surrenders himself and tells the guards where the bones are hidden, but he wonât retrieve the
of the bones to the burgomaster, Baron Vallakovich dispatches four guards to arrest Henrik and retrieve the bones. If the guards show up during daylight hours, Henrik surrenders himself and the bones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
district and the location of House Kundarakâs largest bank⊠along with the legendary Kundarak Vaults. Upper Central houses the mansions and estates of powerful nobles, along with businesses that cater
to them. Between the Sharn Watch and private security forces, this is a bad place to start trouble, and player characters who appear suspicious may be challenged by guards.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
large building. Assuming the characters are cooperative, the grippli guards take the visitors directly to her. If the party seems trustworthy, she speaks to them. She prefers Primordial (itâs easier on
ago, claiming to be followers of a benevolent deity they called the Scaled Mother. They were friendly, the opposite of other yuan-ti that the grippli had encountered and fought with. These yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
for her cause and providing information about the bookâs location. Syr Isbeth doesnât know whether Nebukath can be trusted, but stealing the book would stymie Vrakirâs war effortâitâs too good an
opportunity to pass up. She asks the characters to undertake this perilous mission, promising them the title to a regional stronghold, along with its retinue of five knights and one hundred guards, if they bring her the book or proof of its destruction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
having too easy of a time finding the MacGuffin, consider shifting its location to another place that makes sense. Or consider revealing that the MacGuffin is a fake, and the real prize is still nearby
the museumâs attic overnight. The characters could learn this detail by reading notes they discover in the curatorâs office or by questioning one of the museum guards. If you use the moving MacGuffin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Location Overview The Tower of Storms is more than just a lighthouse â itâs a temple dedicated to Talos, the evil god of storms. Moesko, the half-orc anchorite who guards the lighthouse, uses its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
spaces are magically heated. The temperature in these areas is a constant 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius). Lighting. Unless the text for a location states otherwise, all courtyards
noted in the text. Prison Guards. The prison has a garrison of 75 guards (use the veteran stat block) who work eight-hour shifts. Two-thirds of the garrison is off duty and resting in area R19 at any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
location where theyâre all delivered. Characters who bang on the prisonâs north or south door are admitted into a 30-foot-long corridor, where they are greeted by the three guards from a nearby guard
, blade-shaped rock. A central tower looms above the rest of the fortress, and light leaks from its arrow slits. Four smaller towers rise from the outermost corners of the fortress, and guards can be seen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
specific starting point and endpoint. A good way to get around this restriction is to create an adventure with multiple possible endings. Location-based adventures also work well with this format. A
Tyr from assassins. Give the players a chance to plan out how they want to protect the temple, complete with authority over the guards. A few well-fleshed out NPCs, some of whom might be suspected of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
location where theyâre all delivered. Characters who bang on the prisonâs north or south door are admitted into a 30-foot-long corridor, where they are greeted by the three guards from a nearby guard
, blade-shaped rock. A central tower looms above the rest of the fortress, and light leaks from its arrow slits. Four smaller towers rise from the outermost corners of the fortress, and guards can be seen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Guards and Wards 6th-level abjuration Casting Time: 10 minutes Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (burning incense, a small measure of brimstone and oil, a knotted string, a small amount of umber hulk
a password that, when spoken aloud, makes the speaker immune to these effects. Guards and wards creates the following effects within the warded area. Corridors. Fog fills all the warded corridors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Vault Keys At the end of an encounter chain, a character who is attuned to the Stone of Golorr can learn the location of the Vault of Dragons and what three keys are needed to open its doors. The
artifact also reveals that an adult gold dragon named Aurinax guards the vault. The three keys needed to open the vault are chosen by you or determined randomly by rolling on the Vault Keys table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
ticking, the gate to Mechanus is the central presence in Automata. Using the gate sends travelers to a location in Mechanus designated by complicated factors predicable only to the modrons overseeing
guards are indifferent to the characters, and they tell anyone who approaches to get in line. It takes 19 (3d12) hours for a creature at the back of the line to reach the gate. Even then, only those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Guards and Wards 6th-level abjuration Casting Time: 10 minutes Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (burning incense, a small measure of brimstone and oil, a knotted string, a small amount of umber hulk
a password that, when spoken aloud, makes the speaker immune to these effects. Guards and wards creates the following effects within the warded area. Corridors. Fog fills all the warded corridors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
want to get your hands on a master key, your best bet is to snatch it from Elix the Saint, who frequents a seedy tavern called the Tipsy Tankard.â Guildhouse Guards. âBy late evening, most guild
for the guild since I was a kid, and Iâm still not a ranking member.â Portraitâs Location. âI donât know where the portrait is, but Iâm guessing itâs either in Guildmaster Duskâs quarters, which are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
inspire what a naga knows. Guardian Naga Lore 1d8 The Guardian Naga Recalls... 1 The last words of an ancient sage or leader. 2 The location of a hidden city or continent. 3 A magic word, password, or
6 version), Flame Strike (level 6 version), Geas, True Seeing
Guards Sentries and Watch Members
Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments, Individual
Guards protect people, places, and things, either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Aftermath After fleeing Gralhund Villa with the Stone of Golorr, Lady Gralhundâs nimblewright hides the artifact in a secret location in Waterdeep, setting the stage for chapter 4. Even if the bloody
conflict at Gralhund Villa goes unnoticed outside the walls of the estate, the carnage canât be hidden from the City Watch for long. There are too many murdered servants and guards for anyone to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, interview the guards for more information, and use their contacts in the city to find out more about Krenko. If they are indiscreet in their investigation, they could attract the attention of the
Shattergang Brothers, a rival gang intent on murdering Krenko. Members of that gang will trail the party throughout the city in an attempt to find the goblin mob bossâs location. Eventually, the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Location Overview Axeholm is a dwarven fortress carved into the base of a mountain fifteen miles south of Phandalin. The site was abandoned and sealed up long years ago after being haunted by a
that they come to collect her. Before envoys could be sent, Vyldara killed two guards trying to escape, only to be cut down by dwarven axes before she could succeed. When the elfâs evil spirit started