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named Aameul and Hathradiah. Their gaze brings bewilderment and confusion to any who confront them.
Similarly, the spiraling Y sign of Demogorgon’s cult drives those who contemplate it for too
of the Abyss known as the Gaping Maw. Demogorgon’s lair is a place of confusion and duality; the portion of the palace that lies above water takes the form of two serpentine towers, each crowned
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apelike torso, surmounted by two hideous simian heads, named Aameul and Hathradiah, both equally mad. Their gaze brings madness and confusion to any who confront it.
Similarly, the spiraling Y sign of
in a palace called Abysm, found on a layer of the Abyss known as the Gaping Maw. Demogorgon’s lair is a place of madness and duality; the portion of the palace that lies above water takes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
directions, lies in the weeds nearby. The characters can easily figure out how the top half of the signpost connects to the lower half. When the two parts of the sign are aligned and rejoined, the arms
, southwest, and southeast. The lower half of a snapped wooden signpost thrusts upward at an angle near the eastern elbow of the intersection. The top half of the sign, featuring arms pointing in four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
, beneath rows of hanging chains.
A limp, leather-clad figure is curled against the wall beneath the chains. Another figure lies strapped to a table, showing no sign of injury but surrounded by a group
. Five monks led by an elder are all sharpening tools and preparing to flay the flesh from the face of a new recruit to the monastery. They attack at the first sign of intruders, with the magically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
order LG Knowledge Copper spider Mishakal, goddess of healing LG Knowledge, Life Blue infinity sign Solinari, god of good magic LG no clerics White circle or sphere The Gods of Neutrality
Alignment
Yellow skull Hiddukel, god of lies and greed CE Trickery Broken merchant’s scales Morgion, god of disease and secrecy NE Death Hood with two red eyes Sargonnas, god of vengeance and fire LE War Stylized
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Githyanki and Githzerai The githyanki city of Tu’narath lies in the Astral Plane, while the githzerai have established their stronghold in the chaos of Kythri. If you wish to have traffic between
Eberron and the wider multiverse, Tu’narath can lie between Eberron and the planes that lie beyond; an incursion by the githyanki could be the first sign of contact with the outer multiverse. On the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
for the gleaming golden mask. Seconds later, things return to normal. Any character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes it as a sign from Phenax, but its exact meaning is
DC 16 Intelligence check. On a successful check, the character deciphers the simplest part of the cipher: “Hid from eyes of mortals and gods/Lies wither in Orestes’s rot.” On a failure, they learn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
a sign by the gate. Once inside the gate, the characters are greeted by happy piglets and a few hungry goats looking for treats. Chickens cluck and scratch around the grounds, and a tough old barnyard
they’re starting to wilt, the flowers still smell fresh. Arthur’s corpse lies in this fresh grave, and the Speak with Dead spell works on him. A key inside his trouser pocket opens the safe in the house’s library.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
some time verifying it for herself. In short order, she translates the first stanza as: “Hid from eyes of mortals and gods/Lies wither in Orestes’s rot.” She says that this text is purposefully
actual object or merely a poetic flourish. The fact that this readable line begins the inscription leads Khea to surmise that the key to translating the full message lies in the tomb. The exact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
of fire cultists and consider Eternal Flame believers to be their allies. The Sign of the Eternal Flame. The symbol of the fire cult is reminiscent of a bowl-like brazier with a burning flame. Fire
cultists sometimes identify themselves with a symbolic hand sign: holding one hand in a fist, thumb up, and laying the other hand over the fist as if to cover the bowl but allow the flame to show
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
soul whose connection to the Seldarine has been weakened, or it might be a true elf soul trapped in the body of a half-elf until death, or the soul that lies beneath one’s elf-like visage might be human
.
Many elves, especially the younger ones, view the existence of half-elves as a sign of hope rather than as a threat — an example of how elf souls can experience the world in new ways, not bound to a single physical form or a particular philosophy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
NG Animal life, natural balance Blue bird Kiri-Jolith LG Honor, war Bison’s horns Majere LG Meditation, order Copper spider Mishakal LG Healing Blue infinity sign Solinari LG Good magic White circle
Evil dragons, hatred, night Spiral of five dragon claws Chemosh LE Undead Yellow skull Hiddukel CE Greed, lies Broken merchant’s scales Morgion NE Disease, secrecy Hood with two red eyes Nuitari LE Evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Into the Forest Neronvain’s stronghold lies thirty miles from Altand through dense, fog-filled forest. As they seek the wyrmspeaker and his dragon, the characters meet an old druid and must deal with
are close to freeing the woman, the tree begins to rise on its own. Two other trees standing nearby shift back along the ground as the elf stands and smiles, showing no sign of injury.
“Heroes at last
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Into the Forest Neronvain’s stronghold lies thirty miles from Altand through dense, fog-filled forest. As they seek the wyrmspeaker and his dragon, the characters meet an old druid and must deal with
then even as you are close to freeing the woman, the tree begins to rise on its own. Two other trees standing nearby shift back along the ground as the elf stands and smiles, showing no sign of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
this room. Hanging on the handle of each door to this room is a crude wood-and-rope sign bearing the chalk words “HOMUNCULI UNWELCOME” in Draconic. The western door is closed and has a gold coin
wedged in its frame (see area 19). The eastern door is ajar. A gold coin lies on the floor just inside the room, which contains the following:
Homunculus. Unless it has been encountered and detained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. All dark elves constantly watch for signs of her favor. Any incident or physical feature can be interpreted as such a sign, and priestesses are quick to attach meanings to obscure omens that benefit
elevated status. Even someone who successfully lies about having taken the test can earn the respect of their peers, since perpetrating this falsehood is a way of proving one’s worth to Lolth. Lying and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
a d20. On a roll of 5 or lower, or 2 or lower for a Small character, the bar breaks. If the bar doesn’t break and the roll is 10 or lower, some obvious sign of the bar’s weakness becomes evident
, such as chipping or bending. Hazard. The bushes growing in the pit are carnivorous thorn slingers (see appendix B). Each plant lies beneath one of the bronze bars and casts its projectiles directly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
rulers for the benefit of future ones. Historians believe that the palace of the last ruler of the Yun dynasty—known as the Mountain Cloud Empress—lies in the Old City beneath present-day Yongjing. Wei
historian. Secretary Wei also presents a scroll bearing a contract for the characters to sign. The contract calls for an initial payment of 1,000 gp per character, plus an additional 1,000 gp per character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
this room bears a sign written in Common that reads, “Kalabash’s Room. Do not enter unless your name is Halaster.” The room contains the following: Furnishings. A dusty bed stands with its headboard
).
Summoning Circle. An old rug woven with arcane symbols lies in the middle of the floor. (Beneath the rug, painted on the stone floor, is a 10-foot-diameter summoning circle that has been partially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Warehouse Environs Eventually, the characters spot the sign for Jolly’s Lamp Emporium. Read the following as they move toward their goal: Jolly’s Lamp Emporium is an unassuming, ramshackle shop in
pack and squints at its barely legible writing. “So which one of you is Ozgood the Ugly? I need you to sign before you go in. Nothing but paperwork and signatures since the newest Masked Lords got
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
corrupting influences of alien planes. Javen says he was ruminating on this when he received a sign of Helm’s return. In the main chapel, the faithful had erected a new symbol of Helm after the last had
has since been replaced by a recently constructed temple to Lady Firehair, called the Heartward Hall. Not far from Heartward lies the town hall, a former inn that has been turned into the council
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
N5. Arasek Stockyard This large stockyard has several locked sheds along its periphery and lies adjacent to a roomy warehouse. A wooden sign above the front gate reads “Arasek Stockyard.”
Parked at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
N7. Blinsky Toys This cramped shop has a dark entrance portico, above which hangs a wooden sign shaped like a rocking horse, with a “B” engraved on both sides. Flanking the entrance are two arched
man—lies somewhere in Castle Ravenloft. If the characters seem intent on going there, Blinsky asks if they would be so kind as to find the clockwork “myasterpiece” and “dyeliver” it to him, in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
talent for lying is well suited. Never forget that devils can speak lies to you at will, even though one might promise not to. Only a contract with the devil — one that it will try to get you to sign
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
that tries to frighten them away with haunting moans. L10: Miners’ Guildhall Hanging above the open doorway of this large, gem-studded building is a stone sign depicting a pick and a hammer.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
crystal greatsword; its tip is planted in front of her feet.Rubble lies strewn in one corner where part of the overhanging balcony has collapsed. To the north, a concourse twenty feet wide contains more
, which knows Modron and Common Sign Language. The duodrone is hiding from Ylagan and prefers to be left alone. If the characters pester it, the duodrone produces a Glyph Card (see “Starglass Waypoint
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
8. Nightstone Inn A shield dwarf named Morak Ur’gray owns this establishment. An ornate wrought-iron sign bearing the inn’s name hangs above the entrance, facing the town square. Morak is a natural
table tucked between the two beds. A bearskin rug lies on the floor. 8e. Guest Bedroom This room is similar in all respects to area 8d. 8f. Kella’s Bedroom Kella Darkhope, a Zhentarim spy (NE female
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the cult. The Sign of the Black Earth. The symbol of the earth cult signifies purpose and stability. Cultists sometimes identify themselves with a hand gesture: they make a triangle by touching the
cruel, an extreme narcissist who delights in surrounding himself with objects of beauty and luxurious comforts. Beneath this sneering self-assurance lies a bitter being who loathes himself and holds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Hopene’er Asylum Hopene’er Asylum lies on Lamplicker’s Way in the High Quarter. The building is an old prison with bare walls and barred windows. A faded sign bearing the words “Welcome Home” hangs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
soldiers are preserved just as they fell, with no sign of rot or decay. Thousands upon thousands of corpses lie scattered across the field, facedown in the dirt or staring lifelessly at the gray sky. Even
was once the capital of Cyre. Now it lies empty, seemingly waiting along the Cyre River for its people to return. Parts of Metrol have been shattered, their buildings crushed and tumbled by whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Forge, which lies upon the bones of those unable to escape the collapse of bridges and walls. Other coils remain in place, and the furnaces to which they are linked burn as hot today as they did in
pulse like labored breathing. The Fiery Pit is the prison of the primordial known as Maegera, who slumbers fitfully in its depths. The only sign of the entity’s presence is a whirlpool of white-hot magma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
her entire retinue near the bridge. Although an investigation was undertaken, no sign of Tamal or any of the others was discovered. Thavius Kreeg, Tamal’s rival for the post, was elevated to the post of
incursion. And maybe there is something sinister about this place where a god of murder died and a god of lies is honored. For my part, I sympathize with the young firebrands, and I counseled those to whom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, is Indifferent toward intruders. The duodrone knows Modron and Common Sign Language. If assailed, the duodrone emits an audible cry for help, prompting the four Modron Quadrones in the supply room
silver greatsword.
Qaara knows Gith and Common Sign Language. She uses the latter to try to communicate with any creature she encounters that doesn’t know Gith, hoping to learn what’s going on. Qaara
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
“Approaching the Hall of Illusions.” A wooden mannequin of a grinning, raven-haired young woman in witch’s attire and a green flowing cape hovers inside a glass cabinet. At the top of the cabinet, a sign
, blinking at you.
Entering the tent costs 1 ticket punch. The veil between the Material Plane and the Feywild is thinnest inside this hall of magical mirrors, and the door to Prismeer lies deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
belongings discarded in the middle of the forest. Nothing is missing or damaged. There is no sign of what brought the characters’ possessions here. Mysterious Symbol and Temple Among their belongings, the
surrounding vegetation, creating an unnatural clearing similar to the one in the characters’ visions. The cleared plants also reveal overgrown ruins nearby: A crumbling stone structure lies among the