mechanics snatches with only author from for light

23. Ezzat's Phylactery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, flickering like tiny stars as they catch the light. Demon. A marilith demon slithers about the room. Phylactery. Lying in the middle of the floor is a small ornate metal box (Ezzat’s phylactery

frustration at being stuck here by attacking intruders. If a character snatches the phylactery and flees, the marilith tries to pursue so as to avoid taking psychic damage from Ezzat’s geas spell. The

Lost Property

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

from the lost property wagon. In a rare moment of anger, Dirlagraun snatches the ball back with a snarl and a flick of its tentacle, causing Viro to dash away in fright. Unable to leave the younger boy

characters might encounter Star in chapter 3 (see “Little Oak”). Troubling Times Dirlagraun is concerned that Mister Witch and Mister Light are on edge. If the characters are willing to investigate

Horror Atmosphere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Players may have difficulty with low light, loud background music, small printed text, strong odors, cramped spaces, specific allergens, or challenges with programs (if playing online). If any player

space, causing distractions to fade and making it look unfamiliar. If the lighting’s easy to control, you might adjust it to suggest a setting’s light level. More elaborate techniques might involve

14. Obelisk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

faerzress and bioluminescent fungi compete with shafts of white light that fall upon naturally formed shelves along the walls as well as a rocky mesa at the center of the cavern. Crudely formed ramps

stroking its surface. The obelisk flashes once, the glow of faerzress around the cavern flaring in response. The derro squeals with glee as she snatches an object up from the ground, then writes

Possible Visions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

away with the gem in his clutches, but is ambushed by a gargoyle. The gargoyle snatches the gem, flies away, and gives it to a female drow. The drow gazes into the black gemstone and sees a hideous

: Cyrog. Suddenly, faerzress bathes the dark and twisted hall in purplish light. A rift opens, and a hulking, horned figure that reeks of putrescence steps out. It raises a skull-tipped wand and points

Sylvira Savikas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

they present the box to her, she snatches it out of their hands and studies it closely. She takes similar interest in the Shield of the Hidden Lord (which she calls “the Shield of Gargauth”), but avoids

called the Solar Insidiator, hereafter called the Companion. In my capacity as High Overseer of Elturel and its vassal territories, I acknowledge that all lands falling under the light of the Companion

Encounters (A-C)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

emit dim light in a 10-foot radius 6 Woolly rhinoceros 7 Saber-toothed tiger 8 Wolf Battlehammer Dwarves The shield dwarves of Clan Battlehammer have iron mines throughout the

speak Common and Dwarvish. They have advantage on saving throws against poison and resistance against poison damage. They wield handaxes and light crossbows instead of shortswords and longbows. Here

The Cellar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

candlestick with three burning candles provides the room with bright light. The candles, though not fresh, are far from spent. Under the table is a small wooden box and an unlit bullseye lantern with a

undead within. Light spilling in from the large room behind you barely shows that the chamber is only about twelve feet across and the corners are filled with shadow. What little you can see is dingy

Golem Laboratories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

filled with clay. Near the northern and southern corners are circles of sigils that glow with red light. In the eastern corner is a small array of urns and boxes. Above them on the wall is a contact

leading west contains a white gate, which leads to the Flesh Golem Mortuaries. 90. Golem Pen Pillars of white marble glow with an intense white light that brightly illuminates the area. The light is so

Dimensional Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. If you need mechanics for this scenario, call for DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) checks from each character offering advice to determine how well Raah takes it. Moving On When the characters have either

defeated or befriended Raah, they can continue beyond the ancient deep crow’s cavern toward the ritual site. The ancient deep crow’s cavernous lair begins to taper down again, revealing another canyon passage ahead. The light of volcanic vents fades behind you as you continue into darkness.

Court of Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Bedtime Rhyme” later in this book for details). The Hearth From outside, the Hearth appears to be a modest tavern of sturdy construction, with warm light emanating from a pair of small windows on

is performed by scribes in the House of the Binder. The entire text must be replicated, since the Avowed insist on maintaining the scholarly intent and integrity of the original author. Nonmagical

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

cranium rats. Damp rags and swollen planks cover broken windows, blotting what little light ekes through the ward’s perpetual fog. Of all the wards in Sigil, the Hive Ward has the least oversight

a rotten body into the back of a wooden wagon. “If ye need a ride to the Mortuary, there’s room in the back!” he laughs. 7 A thieving musteval guardinal (see Morte’s Planar Parade) snatches a bag

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

, these pools of light are extinguished one by one as the dead swarm over the walls! To triumph in this encounter, the characters must hold the line against an ever-growing horde of undead. The palisade

boxed text aloud: The first light of dawn paints the landscape in shades of gray, yet the wind and rain are worsening. On a crag overlooking the town, a line of six savage barbarians beat out a

Villa Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

can locate the hidden compartment with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. Thin drapes cover the windows to diffuse the natural light, and the walls are lined with framed paintings of the

coffer containing 73 gp, 120 sp, and a potion of healing, as well as a black-covered tome titled Apocalypto — a poetic prophecy by an unknown author envisioning the end of the multiverse (worth 50 gp). V14

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

surviving bargains with devils. Eight for Dinner (first edition, signed by the author) is a murder mystery in which an inquisitive mind flayer detective solves a murder aboard a planar locomotive called

staircase ascends gracefully, connecting the first and second floors. A flickering lamp casts dim light on the stairs. Guards don’t patrol this area. T12: Balcony On the second floor’s large balcony, a

Areas of Kolat Towers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Areas of Kolat Towers The following encounter locations are keyed to map 8.1. View Player Version K1. Storeroom The outer door is locked from the inside, and the room has neither heat nor light

author with an added note that reads, in Common: “For Yorn. I hope you find the orc chapter illuminating!” Yorn is a half-orc thug, with these changes: Yorn is neutral evil. He has these racial traits

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

is in a shaky hand due to his condition. He keeps his work and writing tools in a satchel he always wears. Ironquill. Rivibiddel knows that the work’s author is named Thorgran Ironquill. Rivibiddel

pillars and lintels to resemble a mine. The room’s center contains a dais with a pedestal that holds an enormous, multifaceted emerald that glows with warm, green light. Three wraiths manifest and

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

wild cherries. The three jars are filled with light, edible oil. The chest is full of wild herbs, and the sealed barrel is full of salt. The waterfowl are ordinary and pose no threat. Carcasses. The

. Carvings of reptiles decorate the throne, and glints of reflected light hint at the presence of inset gemstones. The heads of several creatures hang on the walls, mounted on plaques of wood for display as

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

.” Dubhforgail is wicked and violent; if the characters anger her now or later, she snatches up her club and attacks. If treated to the cake from area P16, Dubhforgail settles down to eat it over the next 3 hours

, “I am Demitasse, your head waiter. I believe a light supper of tea and soup is in order.” Magic similar to an animate objects spell makes the cart and its collection of objects act as described

Maelstrom Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

gently sloping ramps lead up to it. The acoustics here are excellent. Barnacle-covered pillars of hewn rock rise to meet the vaulted ceiling, and a huge crystal window allows in light that casts beautiful

. Iymrith doesn’t revert to dragon form in this encounter. On her first turn in combat, she curses the characters in Draconic, declares that all giants and small folk are doomed, and snatches the

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