mechanism some with only archers from for land

9. Secret Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

the dead adventurer’s armor and ribcage. The dart-firing mechanism inside the chest no longer functions. Clutched in the skeleton’s left hand is a letter bearing the seal of Strahd von Zarovich, which

the adventurer tried to remove from the chest. Written in flowing script, the letter reads as follows: My most pathetic servant, I am not a messiah sent to you by the Dark Powers of this land. I

Wheelwatch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

mechanism with a prominent winch. At any given time, three Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) are in the courtyard patrolling, training, or running errands. Gate Controls. The north and south gates

each have a mechanism to open and close that gate. Unlocking a gate mechanism requires using one of the outpost’s three gate keys or succeeding on a DC 14 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Once

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

heard by the orc in area 4 and then attempt to flee to area 3. See the “Mountain Door Defenses” sidebar. If the archers are alerted to the party’s presence, they open fire on intruders on the ledge and in

other archers continue to fire at exposed characters. The orcs in the eastern half of area 3 cut the rope bridge and prepare to defend the doors that lead to area 5. Round 8. The orcs in area 14 arrive

Death House Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

stone shaft containing a wooden elevator box attached to a hand-operated rope-and-pulley mechanism. The shaft connects to the servants’ quarters (area D7a) and the Durst parents’ bedroom (area D12a

). A Small character can squeeze into the elevator box with a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. The dumbwaiter’s rope-and-pulley mechanism can support 200 pounds of weight before breaking

Human Ethnicities in Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

are touched by magic, and many of them are talented in the Art. They and their land vanished during the Spellplague, but just as mysteriously returned after the second Sundering. Most Halruaans have

, Sulyma Shaaran Dark-haired and tan-skinned nomads from southern Faerûn, the Shaarans are skilled hunters, archers, and riders who revere various nature deities. They are organized into clans under the

Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Faerûn The vast central continent of Toril, Faerûn is a land mass divided by a great sea known as the Inner Sea, or the Sea of Fallen Stars. The lands beyond the North can be roughly divided into

offense against one of the council’s merchant houses. Other infractions are forgiven after the miscreant makes payment of an appropriate fine. Calimshan. This southern land has long been the

Outpost Locations

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

simple pull-chain mechanism in times of danger. This hall is devoid of decoration. A frozen well stands hear a hallway to the east, and three iron cages are pushed against one wall. One contains a

frozen ferry in Easthaven. From this new base, the search for chardalyn continues. Long may our father reign over this dark land! Durth Nildar Sunblight The characters can visit the ferry or give

Verbeeg Lair

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

keep the ogre from tripping over them and to discourage the cave bear from rooting through them. Lowering a basket by using its mechanism requires an action. The baskets contain sheep shears, milk

Dale, how they fought off terrible monsters to claim their land, and how they found peace in their new home. Characters who study the artwork can pick out an image of the chieftain wielding a wand and

Battlefield Events

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

following boxed text aloud: The storm above Leilon breaks as rapidly as it began. Gazing out over the town, you see a huge green dragon land on the rooftop of the House of Thalivar. On a nearby hilltop, you

three victories. They see the dragon tear down the House of Thalivar and fly away! To resolve the quest, go to Event 15: “Divine Contention.” The players scored three or more victories. The town’s archers

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

, dumping the creature into the pit. With a successful DC 15 Dexterity check, a creature can use thieves’ tools to jam the lid shut. A mechanism resets the trap 1 minute after the door opens, pushing it

back into the closed position. The mechanism is in the pit wall under the catwalk. A creature can jam it in the open position with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. If this check

Portal Encounters

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

the trees beyond the building, you can see a freestanding iron door with the oval shape of a portal entrance. No zombies are present on the land, though they swarm every part of the ship. One group

mouth should be — with those tentacles oddly tied into a stylish handlebar mustache. The creature wordlessly looks at two archers accompanying it, who draw their bows. Its three other companions break

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

across the harbor mouth and keeping anything larger than a rowboat from entering or leaving. As for land-based attacks, the 400-foot-long causeway connecting the Seatower’s islet to the shore needs no

gates or drawbridges, as any attackers foolish enough to charge along its length would be easy marks for the wall’s archers. Roughly a hundred Flaming Fist soldiers occupy the fortress at any given time

Lower City Gazetteer

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

rowboat from entering or leaving. As for land-based attacks, the 400-foot-long causeway connecting the Seatower’s islet to the shore needs no gates or drawbridges, as any attackers foolish enough to

charge along its length would be easy marks for the wall’s archers. Roughly a hundred Flaming Fist soldiers occupy the fortress at any given time, along with the residents of the Officers’ Tower. In the

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