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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
inside the hold, followed by the guttural snarls of some creature. The ship is not as abandoned as it appeared!
An ice troll (see appendix C) was chasing a herd of seals when it spotted the abandoned
ship and crept across the ice to explore it, hoping to find something tasty inside. It spooked some kobolds in the hold and chased them into a cabin. The kobolds were able to barricade the door, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a few feet away. Maggots feast on the rotting remains.
Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check realizes that the hand shape on the back wall resembles the symbol of Torm
the adventurers descended deeper into Undermountain. When blood lust finally took hold of the planetar, it turned on the adventurers and decapitated Brythia with its greatsword. This former cleric of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Arrival As the characters approach Icespire Hold, read the following boxed text aloud to the players to set the scene: Clouds partly obscure a stone fortress situated atop the icy spur of a jagged
spell, sounds of combat in areas not completely sealed off from the outside by doors, or a whisper in the dragon’s ear. If the dragon realizes intruders are near but can’t determine their whereabouts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
jettisoned from the cargo hold of an illithid nautiloid before the spaceship crashed (see "Id Ascendant"). Gahg witnessed the crash, which looked like a comet streaking across the sky, then found the
weapon’s wreckage and took some of it. A character who examines the fragments and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes that the metal is not something one could expect to find on this world. Treasure. The metal bits are worth a total of 75 gp to a tinkerer or blacksmith.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
to reveal his cargo to the characters if a character takes the Influence action and succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. Leading them to the Recluse’s cargo hold, Kreffik
has been in the business of tracking such things for many years. While Kreffik resists the characters’ attempts to disrupt the shipment, he realizes that stopping the characters from disrupting his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Krigvind requires a crew of at least twenty giants and can hold up to forty giants, plus a thousand tons of cargo. The Krigvind has Jarl Storvald plus a crew of twenty frost giants (eight males and
empty holds where prisoners, slain whales, and stolen goods are kept. Storvald is returning angry from not having caught a single whale, and that anger intensifies when he realizes that Svardborg has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the party that Renekor and the fake Quill are hosting. The room has been decorated with garlands of wisteria, and small tables hold hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Renekor and the fake Quill are in the
he’s within 15 feet of Renekor, but he is not immediately aware of this. Once Quill realizes that Renekor is negating his invincibility, he tries to distance himself from the beholder. If combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check realizes the water creatures are defenders of the temple. A character who uses an action and succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check
Trials. Although riverines hold the power to control river water, Plabon doesn’t believe this disaster is the doing of Iravati, the spirit of Sagorpur’s river. Plabon felt a deep jealousy in the storm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Woodland Pool When the characters follow Willowbrush, they emerge into the westernmost point of a clearing with a woodland pool, where Kelek’s minions hold Uni captive. Willowbrush rushes to the
through a strange portal nearby, they are attacking the spellcaster’s minions, who hold Uni captive. Woodland Pool Features Map 1.1 shows the woodland pool’s layout. The area has the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
21. Azrok’s Hold The largest unburied section of Stromkuhldur is held by the Legion of Azrok and is called Azrok’s Hold. As rumors of Azrok’s blindness spread quietly through the settlement, fears
inside a hollow red triangle.
Patrols. Four bands of hobgoblins patrol Azrok’s Hold. Each patrol consists of three hobgoblins and a hobgoblin captain, who interrogates visitors and demands to see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
: Cudgel has directed the Ironclad Regiment to hold a position north of the village. The mercenaries believe they can, for a time, defend against a larger force. She hopes they won’t have to fight. With
past the Ironclad Regiment, the villagers have protection. Becklin’s Request During the conversation about battle plans, the character with the highest passive Wisdom (Insight) score realizes Becklin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
52. Throne Room This vaulted chamber features a ten-foot-deep sunken floor surrounded by ledges without railings. Alcoves along the ledges hold painted wooden statues of hornet-headed humanoid
up the scepter, but admits not knowing for certain that either is harmful. Shrewd Papazotl realizes that the throne is made from the bones of dead Omuans and the skull of Omu’s great minotaur champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Intelligence (Religion) check. On a successful check, the character realizes that the message’s tone as well as the means of communication are unlike any known divine tradition—this is some other kind
Room. The goblins used the west wing of the sanctum to hold their kidnap victims. Most of the victims were transported elsewhere to serve as “offerings for the gods” (or food for the mind flayers), but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
is talked down, Vargas realizes his anger is unjustified, apologizes for his outburst, and offers to help the characters for the remainder of the adventure. Vargas’s priorities are to see Murgaxor
, rows of wooden planters mounted on the walls hold a variety of fungi. A large purple mushroom grows in the northwest corner.
The large, purple mushroom growing in the northwest corner is a shrieker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
boards on the main deck are cracked from frost. A large hole in the deck exposes a part of the hold to the sky. The planks around the hole are marred with deep grooves, as if heavy claws had dug into them
.
To reach the hold, Arveiaturace had to break apart a large portion of the deck, creating a gaping hole. A character who examines the marks around the hole and succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Survival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
examines the rock formation quickly realizes it’s a door. Opening or otherwise investigating the door knocks free the dirt encrusting it, revealing an ancient etching of a phoenix wearing a mask rising from
and offer final prayers. The bodies this room once held have rotted away in their burial niches, and the urns hold only gray muck. Any character who sifts through the goo must succeed on a DC 11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
who runs a thieves’ guild out of a festhall. When a charming sea captain arrives with a hold full of booty from a faraway land, Sapphiria decides to steal it. Zaniness ensues when she falls in love
the Stone of Golorr and is disappointed if the characters don’t have it. If they offer up the fake stone recovered in encounter 9, “Cellar Complex,” Rongquan immediately realizes it’s a fake. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
wide entryway, framed by slowly undulating tentacles. The arches over this area form a high ceiling. Chains dangle from the ceiling and hold glowing, violet orbs.
Four or Five Fragments. If the
reads these tablets and succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or Investigation) check realizes the reassembly creates a notable weakness: damage to the obelisk creates backlash into the fanatics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
area V10, moving from one room to the other every 5 minutes. The gems on display here hold little value; precious stones are reserved for display in the Gemstone Wing (area V13). Fake Murkmire Stone
. A character who examines the stones on display in the easternmost room realizes the central display cabinet includes a chunk of jade similar in size and weight to the Murkmire Stone. The display case
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, “Hold of the Storm Giants,” for more information on this location. Mere of Dead Men A kingdom that stood here long ago was washed away when a lich named Iniarv caused the sea to flow inland. The swamp
while keeping a tight hold on the reins of power. The Order of the Gauntlet has a strong presence in Neverwinter. Most of its resident members are clerics and knights of Helm, Torm, and Tyr, along with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
where they have come from and where they’re headed next. Treasure. Once he realizes that the characters have important work ahead of them, Zelraun gives each of them a magic item. To determine each
wooden treasure chest in his ship’s hold. It’s locked and rigged with a poison needle trap (see the “Sample Traps” section in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Thunderhale wears the key to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the characters once they have done what she asks. Clever characters can hold her at bay by threatening one or more of her eggs (or wyrmlings). Isendraug flies into a murderous rage if she witnesses
map and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (History) check realizes that it depicts a stretch of the Sword Coast encompassing the islands of Red Rocks, midway between Leilon and Waterdeep. An “X” marks a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
) that once belonged to the alchemist. The flat-bottomed crystal orb is pleasant to look at and tactilely satisfying to hold, but ultimately neither particularly valuable nor useful. A character who
succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check while examining the bauble realizes it might be a part of a set of similar crystals used as counterweights in alchemical work. 14. Crumbling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Intelligence (Arcana) check. If the check is successful, the character realizes the statues can animate. Gemstone Wing. If the characters don’t carefully remove the Murkmire Stone from its pedestal in area V13
: Cleaning Supply Storage. Short hallways that hold cleaning supplies are concealed behind secret doors in areas V3, area V4, area V8, area V9, area V12, and area V13. Privies. The guards nominally check area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
unguents and bindings used in the creation of the golems. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes that these materials, which weigh 10 pounds, are worth 1,500 gp. Glyph Key
15 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes that these materials, which weigh 15 pounds, are worth 3,000 gp. Glyph Key. The Red Wizard has a glyph key attuned to this zone. White Gate. The corridor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
wall hold faded documents.
The two cloud giant ghosts seem to have no regard for the party. They are indifferent toward intruders but turn hostile if attacked or if any of the display cases in this
contain the clan’s history—four scrolls per case. The scrolls are in Dwarvish, the written language of giants. A character who can speak Dwarvish or Giant realizes that these writings tell the history of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
descends deeper underground. Several landings on the staircase hold statues, and some bear doorways. The stairs end abruptly at a wall of tumbled boulders from some long-ago collapse.
Two galeb duhr
sparring chamber’s west and northwest walls, while three stands hold various pieces of armor to the north. Gouges in the walls indicate that this room once saw much use. A small door leads east.
People
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
slowly as they hold up suns, planets, and comets. The chamber’s west wall churns with a green-and-silver rift about five feet across showing a corridor intersection beyond. Desiccated creatures
first few tadpoles the slaadi brought into this room quickly shriveled and died. A character who examines the corpses and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes the tadpoles will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
to the higher shelves.
The bookshelves hold hundreds of tomes on topics such as history, warfare, and alchemy. Encounter. Roll on the Death House Encounters table the first time a character enters
wooden claw-foot tub, and a small iron stove with a kettle resting atop it.
This room is otherwise empty. D14: Storage Room Dusty shelves line the walls of this room. The shelves hold linens and other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
, puny fleas.”
Each character can make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check upon hearing the guardian’s challenge (this doesn’t require an action). On a successful check, the character realizes this
. Containers and Wagons. The barrels and crates hold food and digging supplies. A creature hiding behind a crate or barrel has Half Cover against attacks. A creature hiding behind a covered wagon has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
check, the character realizes that the emotion is artificial and illusory. Creatures. When the characters first enter this area, the eight four-armed gargoyles are true statues. After a door other than
smoke. Alcoves around the room hold statues of four-armed gargoyles shrouded in darkness.
Light. Dim light radiates from the pillars and fills the area. Any light source brought into or created in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
to area D4. Equipment. The crates hold dozens of tools. A character who spends ten minutes searching the equipment finds three bullseye lanterns, six flasks of oil, 100 feet of hempen rope, four vials
rapidly and is about to hatch. A character who succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana or Medicine) check realizes Rone is infected by a dangerous parasite that will soon kill him, though a lesser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Copper tubing in long coils leads from one kettle to the next. Several large wooden casks stand at the south end of the room, and shelves on the eastern wall hold scores of brown bottles sealed with
mats cover the floor of this large exercise room, and wooden racks along the walls hold quarterstaffs, polearms, and various weapons commonly associated with martial arts. Doors exit to the north and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
break into it. Unfortunately for the barbed devil, it knows nothing that the nalfeshnee would consider useful. Chains. The two chains that bind Alazub hold the barbed devil 25 feet above the floor. Each
the Sword of Zariel, Alazub realizes they are Zariel’s foes and makes reporting that information to Zariel a priority. After being freed and talking with the characters, the barbed devil leaves the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
into much detail, Xerophon alludes to horrible magical experiments performed on prisoners by the wizard who ran the prison, saying, “I was afraid I might be next.” Once it realizes the fate that has
KINGSPORT
Scrivenscry is a vainglorious arcanaloth who roams the planes in search of the Books of Keeping, four lost tomes that hold the true names of every yugoloth ever created. The fiend stumbled on