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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
with mechanical frames into which it slots different lenses. This is the same magical technology that was used to create another artifact, Daoud’s Wondrous Lanthorn. The medusa is nicknamed “Daoud’s
part of the treasure to be recovered in the AD&D adventure module Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth. Light cast through the different faces of the lanthorn created different magical effects, which the lanthorn fueled with crushed gemstones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, influence, and foreign trade. Most of the empire is arid and difficult to cultivate, so the regions between the city-states are sparsely inhabited and often lack the resources available in
. Though the Sensa Empire is known as a peaceful realm, it faces a rocky transition of power. The next ruler is traditionally chosen from among the three city-states’ royal families, excluding the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. He leads bandits, who work for money rather than ideology, and water cultists. Only some of the commoner servants lack loyalty to Grimjaw and the cult. Doors. Interior doors are made of wood. It
ground level and 10 feet above inside ground level. A crenellated parapet faces the outside. One bandit stands watch on each of the four wall sections, pacing back and forth.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
dwarves split into two gangs. A surly, browbeaten lot, they have no interest in who the characters are or what their business at the tomb is. If talked to, they grumble about their poor food and lack of pay
wages for construction workers, signed by Moghadam. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes a number of the dwarves to erupt into squabbling, allowing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
clock faces built into it.
The Overlook’s clocks are mechanical wonders illuminated by magic. They keep perfect time. A hollowed-out central chamber in the Overlook contains Little Lockford’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
from it, bumping, jabbing, or prodding it, laughing, making faces, or simply looking at it the wrong way. When its rage is incited, an ogre lashes out in a frustrated tantrum until it runs out of
, attacking anything that crosses its path. Only after an ogre has depleted an area of food does it move on.
Ogre Gangs. Ogres sometimes band together in small, nomadic groups, but they lack a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
can see that the devil’s horrid leather cloak is crafted from the faces of flayed monks and prisoners, the flesh cured to leather and roughly stitched together. The scepter and crown it bears appear
almost mechanical in nature, and are crafted from repurposed magical-mechanical parts from the planar craft. Large rings seemingly crafted in the same way encircle the devil’s arms and tail. If a monk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
impressive bits of technology from the crashed planar craft, teleportation-field devices consist of two matched magical-mechanical rings. Both rings channel the power of teleportation and flight, and were
and in Daoine Gloine (where Kwalish has used the magical-mechanical technology of the craft to set up his new lab). If the characters manage to secure a pair of such devices, you can let the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
looks that a full-face helmet wouldn’t improve.
19 You’re about as useful as an orc horde at a tea party.
20 I’ve seen better-looking faces on a gibbering mouther.
The Wrong Kind of
their downfall
6 A former adventuring partner who you cut loose because of their lack of skill
7 The master of a powerful guild whose wares you were involved in pilfering
8 A government
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
,” “bullyblades,” and “alleyblades” Those who boast of martial skill but who shrink from violence or lack real ability are “sharpjaws.” In sharp contrast are Waterdeep’s “fastfists” (any lout easily provoked to
, I am nothing. If I take lives but count not the cost, I am nothing. If I steal in the night and see not the faces of the devastated come the next morning, I am nothing. If I make decrees like a ruler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
compromise their principles from time to time. Minor turmoil of this sort rarely leads to civil war or a rapid decline of the clan’s strength. But in the worst cases, a clan’s collective lack of
neighbors brings unpredictability and change, things dwarves prefer to avoid.
Circumstances cease to be normal when a clan faces an external threat. When word gets out that one of their own is in danger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. 14 Fiend. The item is made of iron or horn, and any cloth or leather components are crafted from the hide of Fiends. Leering faces or vile runes are engraved on its surface. Celestials find it
and mechanical components, even if these aren’t essential to its function. 17–19 Human. The item was created during the heyday of a fallen human kingdom, or it is tied to a human of legend. It might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
war remain. From the fanatics of the Emerald Claw and the mad cults of the Dragon Below to the flesh-warping daelkyr and ancient archfiends, Eberron faces many threats… and there’s no one out there to
spread to his clothes.
Combat can feel very mechanical. I move 10 feet. I make an attack roll. I use a reaction. One way for the DM to encourage more cinematic action is to present a list of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
1 cp each. Security Mirror. A security mirror in the northwest corner of this area faces the northernmost bar and seating area. A6: Phlegethosian Spa & Stygian Baths The air in here is warmer and more
casino chips equivalent to 15 gp. Quentin’s letter to Verity reads as follows: It is such a disappointment when one attempts to conceal their lack of skill by sending others to do their dirty work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
components are crafted from the hide of fiends. It is warm to the touch and features leering faces or vile runes engraved on its surface. Celestials find the item’s presence repulsive. 18 Giant. The item is
larger than normal and was crafted by giants for use by their smaller allies. 19 Gnome. The item is crafted to appear ordinary, and it might look worn. It could also incorporate gears and mechanical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. This doesn’t, however, affect any benefits gained from Exams. L6. Deans’ Reception Room A simple desk faces a pair of uncomfortable-looking benches in this sparse, hexagonal reception room. Six
antiquities. Further study required.” “Little progress today. Headache making it difficult to focus.” “Found myself arguing with the team. Blaming headaches and lack of sleep.” “Convinced the glass orb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
contraptions. Characters who compare those drawings with Stonky’s skitterwidgets can tell where the gnome got the inspiration for his mechanical creations. Navigation Notes. A slip of paper tucked into
bludgeoning damage with their slam attacks, and they lack the Aversion to Fire trait. The golems can’t leave the observatory. Lever. Stonky has placed a glyph of warding spell on the red ruby atop the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
turn to the party, revealing ghostly, screaming skulls instead of faces. The soldiers are three hostile wights. Three will-o’-wisps, previously invisible, appear at the start of combat and fight
Landro’s throat. Above, a tangle of metal dangles like a mechanical uvula.
If she still lives, Glaive has set a trap here for the characters. She tore out the weapons system from area L27 and moved it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and flags of its two groups of guardians, the Hellriders and the Companions. It might be fairly said that the only reason Elturgard can exist as a nation is because of these knights, for it faces
start and end of the workday. The lack of natural darkness means the city sees less of the sorts of activities that city folk in other places often undertake at night. Elturel has a low incidence of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
unparalleled wonders such as a steam-operated mechanical orchestra, a steam “dragon” powering a heavy engine for moving immense weights, and elaborate orreries and nautical tools. Small cards posted
temple. One can follow this path to a series of saferooms secured by mechanical devices. Some saferooms hold treasures of the faith, while others are rented to wealthy individuals who wish to keep their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
unparalleled wonders such as a steam-operated mechanical orchestra, a steam “dragon” powering a heavy engine for moving immense weights, and elaborate orreries and nautical tools. Small cards posted
temple. One can follow this path to a series of safe rooms secured by mechanical devices. Some safe rooms hold treasures of the faith, while others are rented to wealthy individuals who wish to keep their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
against dragons — they’re about brilliant wagers won through boldness or deceit, and rival families brought to disgrace and ruin by the same. TWO FACES OF MEMNOR
The chief deity of cloud giants is Memnor
smiling ones appear in chapter 3 of this book.
Masks of Nobility Ancient depictions of Memnor often showed him wearing a two-faced mask. Because of this, cloud giant nobles seldom show their faces, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
“HANDLE WITH CARE.” A closed door offers a way into a walled-in area to the northwest. A mechanical lift stands along the south wall to the east, and two iron spiral staircases rise from the
real danger on the walkway and the bridge comes from their uneven surface and the lack of a railing. A character who moves no more than 10 feet per turn and devotes all their attention to watching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
inventions of the Gondar are revealed on this day and paraded through the city. These devices range from something as humble as new cabinet hinges to massive mechanical constructs that walk or roll about
gourds or pumpkins carved with faces. Each pumpkin represents a person donning a mask, while the light inside represents the truth of the soul. For as long as the candle remains lit, lies told and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
climb. The fort’s main gate faces west. On the east side of the stockade, a tall keep holds a commanding view of the surrounding wilderness.
Fort Beluarian’s elevation and lack of a ditch allows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
consists of matching slabs of chocolate sculpted to resemble wood. In front of the double door, a doormat made of fruit leather reads, “Please Wipe Your Feet.” A candy rocking chair faces the forest
frenzied mechanical arms stretch and twist the brightly colored substance into ropes of taffy. Meanwhile, a third worker snips the taffy, wraps it, and sorts it by flavor into one of three buckets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
through the pipes, but they lack gauges to show how turning the wheels affects the pressure. A character can determine that the water flows west, as well as how to maximize or minimize the water
characters a gold-colored flywheel from the disassembled clock. The marid is chatty and can share the following pieces of information: Clock Assembly. Shanzezim decided to reassemble a mechanical clock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
excavated rock faces.
This maze of passages is an old section of Wave Echo Cave’s original mine site. Lurking in one dead end is an ochre jelly. (You can decide the jelly’s exact location.) When
mechanical bellows powered by a waterwheel dominate this large chamber. The furnace is cold and dark, but heaps of coal are piled nearby, along with carts full of unrefined ore. The waterwheel sits in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, elevating themselves to the position of leadership normally held by an elder brain. Regardless of the arcanist’s personal inclinations, it faces the same stark fact: When it dies, it will not join the host of
normal mind flayer. The most obvious difference is the lack of the mind flayer’s ever-present mucus coating. Without that protection, an alhoon’s skin becomes dry and cracked. Its eyes might appear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Vengeful. White dragons lack the cunning and tactics of most other dragons. However, their bestial nature makes them the best hunters among all dragonkind, singularly focused on surviving and slaughtering
dragons lair in icy caves and deep subterranean chambers far from the sun. They favor high mountain vales accessible only by flying, caverns in cliff faces, and labyrinthine ice caves in glaciers. White






