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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K51. Closet This small, wood-paneled room reeks of mildew and has a ten-foot-high ceiling. Iron hooks line the walls, and a dusty black cloak hangs from one hook in the center of the south wall. The
successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. Locating the trapdoor doesn’t enable someone to discover its opening mechanism. The door has a hidden lock and can be opened by pulling down on the hook from which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
animated to serve as an undead guardian. 33a. Tomb of the Ghohlbrorn This chamber has a flat, 30-foot-high ceiling and 10-foot-high tunnels exiting it to the west, south, and east. Statues. Alcoves to
is covered with breakaway stone tiles. (These tiles cover a grave.)
Tapestry. A torn tapestry hangs from an iron rod mounted to the south wall. The tapestry depicts King Melair and his guards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Ice Gate Level The uppermost level of the fortress contains the mechanism that operates the ice gate—enormous doors through which Xardorok’s chardalyn dragon comes and goes. These doors are carved
juts out of the east wall. Braziers heaped with hot coals do little to offset the cold air that blows through the arrow slits in the south wall.
The two duergar are hostile toward non-duergar. On
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
south wall of the pit is a wooden door painted to look like stone, which is easily discovered by anyone who looks at this wall while inside the pit or who makes a tactile investigation of the wall from
the insertion of a magic ring of any sort. Only such an item will trigger the mechanism, which causes the block to sink slowly into the floor so as to allow entry into the passage beyond. The object
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
H6. Barbican Arrow slits look down on the trail that winds around the gatehouse, and an unlit fireplace stands to the south. Runa Vokdottir (see the “Stone-Cold Reavers” sidebar) uses the arrow slits to watch the trail. If she sees strangers, Runa leaves the room and alerts her companions in area H4.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
tropical birds flap about. The tiled floor is littered with broken dishes, bird droppings, and other detritus. A wide staircase to the south climbs five feet to a raised gallery that surrounds the room
, which has a head shaped like an anchor, unlocks the painted chest in area 18. The winch mechanism to raise and lower the portcullis (area 4) is on the east wall in the northwest section of the gallery
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
. Stairs climb from the dirt yard to the fort’s west and east battlements. To the north and south stand solid wooden gates reinforced with iron bands. Along the wall next to each gate is a metal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
4. Fresh Water Fountain Fountain. Fresh water from a natural spring pours out of the mouth of a bas-relief carved to look like Halaster’s overjoyed visage, whereupon it spills into a semicircular
hands rise from the floor at the south end of the room.
The mezzoloths ensure that no one tampers with the academy’s water supply or destroys the fountain. They otherwise pay visitors no mind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
The Cavern When the characters look into the chamber, read or paraphrase the following text. A human and an orc dressed in light armor huddle in an alcove in this area. On the west side of a passage
leading north, a fast-moving stream flows south. One of them, the human and smaller of the two, is missing a boot and is avoiding putting weight on a bandaged foot.
Surprise
If the bandits are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, vaulted ceiling.
Sarcophagus. A black marble sarcophagus flecked with gold stands close to the south wall, its lid carved in the likeness of a dwarf king.
Crystal Panels. Ten glittering panels are
set into the west, south, and east walls. Each panel is a 6-foot-tall, 3-foot-wide, 1-inch-thick rectangle of golden crystal, carved with the bas-relief image of a dwarf warrior clutching a battleaxe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
1. South Gate If the characters approach the fort from the south, read: A multitiered fort stands at the water’s edge, its sturdy stone walls adorned with large tortoise shells. The trail leading to
the fort ends at a wooden double door. Two guards stand watch atop the wall east of the gate. They look like overgrown, bipedal turtles armed with crossbows. Outside the gate is a beach where a couple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
stands across from the door, the wind howling down its chimney. A stone staircase is on the south wall. Three windows look out over a foggy sea. The stairs climb 20 feet to area T5. Teleport Destination
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
the stylized head of a coyote, and across from the hallway going west is the head of a grinning bear. Near the south end of the corridor, the head of a bison is mounted on the east wall.
At the
will cause the beak to snap shut instantly. Whatever was inserted into the mouth will be pinned, and the hinge of the mechanism will jam. The hinge can be loosened with oil, after which the beak opens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
27. Stairs This corridor ascends from south to north in a series of short, gently sloped staircases. Pressure Plate. The 10-foot square indicated on the map is the location of a pressure plate (see
triggered, the mechanism pushes the millstone through the wall and sends it rolling down the stairs. When this occurs, anyone who has a passive Perception score of 14 or lower is surprised. Everyone rolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
theories make the rounds, but most make no sense. If the characters sort through the gossip look for those who spoke with the Mirabarrans, they unearth the following leads: Neshor Fleurdin, proprietor of
the Watchful Knight inn, spoke with the delegation leaders and learned they planned to head south on the Dessarin Road. They intended to visit Summit Hall next, returning the body of a knight slain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Areas of the Fire Temple E1. Entrance An arrow slit is carved into the south wall of the lava tube leading to this area. The arrow slit is 3 feet tall, 6 inches wide, and unguarded. Behind the arrow
with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the wire is tripped, a spring-loaded greataxe disguised to look like part of the southern statue snaps across the hallway and makes an attack against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
G10. Spinning Blades This area is lightly obscured by mist from the waterfall. The larger eastern part of the room contains two rapidly spinning devices that look like turnstiles fitted with stacks
room while the blades are spinning must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Set into the south wall of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Q25. Trapped Hallway This T-shaped hallway has branches to the west, east, and south. Three arched windows in the north wall look out over the foggy grounds. The ceiling in the hall is 20 feet high
character enters one of these squares, a floor-to-ceiling wall of stone (created by the spell of the same name) magically appears across the opening on the south wall. At the same time, the phantom warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
look before casting stoneskin on itself and advancing to attack. Development If the stone giant hears the roc screeching in area 2, the giant casts stoneskin on itself and then investigates. It takes 2 rounds for the giant to reach the end of the south tunnel.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the chasm’s depths.
Characters who look over the edge of the icy chasm can see stony projections resembling teeth, as well as a ledge 30 feet down. (A wider ledge 100 feet down is probably initially
beyond the range of the characters’ light sources and darkvision.) A search of the surrounding area reveals a cave mouth near the south end of the chasm (area Z1). Within the cave mouth are steps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Q20. South Alcove A red velvet curtain hangs in front of an alcove in the southeast corner of this hall. It ripples ever so slightly. One of the narrow windows in the back of the alcove has a broken
glass pane through which a slight breeze passes, causing the curtain to move. When the characters look behind the curtain, read: A black cloth covers something atop a white marble pedestal. Beneath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
immediately in front of the step up. The floor inside the alcove sinks 10 feet. At the same time, the 15-foot slab of floor north of the alcove (as shown on the map) rises up, pivoting along its south edge
into place, so the floor remains steeply sloped and the passage north remains blocked. The locking mechanism is hidden by the northern (elevated) edge of the floor, and it’s in a very narrow space. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. The fish swim away if released. 50. Torture Chamber and Dungeon The characters hear muted noise at the crossroads of areas 50 and area 53. From the south come the sounds of spectators in the arena
Armory and Stores This storage area seems orderly but neglected. On the floor near the south wall, lay coils of rope, piles of hides neatly lashed with cords, a heap of nails, and more.
The north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, which any character can ascertain after studying the books for 1 hour and succeeding on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. A heavy wooden chest with clawed iron feet stands against the south wall, its
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
30. Lower Halls The staircase from tier 2 ends before these halls, which look older than the rest of Shadowdusk Hold. 30a. Shadowdusk Hall House Crest. Set into the middle of the floor is a 20-foot
stand in wide alcoves to the north and south.
A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check can ascertain that the scorch marks on the walls and pillars were made by a blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
city. The Open Shore docks sit on the northernmost edge of the river, while Dragon Beach holds docks to the south. As they seek out Dran Enterprises’ secret headquarters, the characters start in the
south and work their way to the Open Shore docks. A key aspect of Luskan life is its rule by groups known as Ships. Five High Captains each rule a Ship made up of pirates and other Northlanders. Ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
detention must search for supplies as described below. Objective. Instructor Minexes directs the students to look for the lost supplies in the area shown on map 6.1. The characters and their charges must
fire, poison, and psychic damage. Finally, each is secured with a locking mechanism that requires a successful DC 18 Dexterity check with thieves’ tools to unlock. Instructor Minexes carries a master
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, have the character make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the check succeeds, the character spots the trap (a hidden, spring-loaded catapult) and its triggering mechanism (a tripwire or pressure
fight off intruders, Kakarol and his inventors make ranged attacks from the rear. If things look dire, Kakarol throws himself at the characters’ mercy. Treasure Kakarol wears a torn, 6-foot-long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
glistening rope ascending twenty feet to a broad, winged kite.
Characters approaching from the south get a clear look at the watchtowers (shown on map 6.2). The smaller, central tower has a lone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. Arch Gate to Level 15 Ceiling. This chamber soars to a height of 30 feet.
Arch. A stone arch set into the south wall is decorated with gold-inlaid images of dragons in flight. Carved into the
wall above the arch are the following words in Draconic: “Only a dragon can unlock this gate.”
Fountains. Alcoves to the west and east contain stone fountains, each carved to look like a perched
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
location. His directions are as follows: “Follow the Sword Coast south for two nights and a day until you find a spire made of coral. Stand at the base of this spire and look inland, and you will see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
crates.
The amber-covered walls are sculpted to look like tentacles that entwine around marble bas-reliefs of kings, queens, pharaohs, and sultans attended by myriad slaves.
The west, south, and east
walls contain alcoves, and standing in each alcove is a tall, rough block of amber. Two wide cracks have opened up in the south wall, spilling rubble and shattered pieces of amber onto the floor in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
lies motionless.
The water in this area is 10 feet deep (see the Player’s Handbook for details on swimming). The island rises gently to the north and south, while on its east and west sides, 10-foot
-high bluffs rise from the river. Characters who succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check notice the island’s rocks look like pieces of an ancient structure. Amanisha (neutral good, human spy) is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
casks of wine, and a wooden dartboard is mounted on the west wall with darts carved to look like stirges. A drow mage named Elan Tanor’thal (see “Elan Tanor’thal”) is seated at a table strewn with
attempt to copy Wormriddle’s spell scroll was successful, Elan’s book also contains legend lore. 13b. Arch Gate to Level 6 Arch. Embedded in the south wall is a stone arch bearing images of beholders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
following: Altar. An altar made of humanoid skulls and bones rests near the south wall.
Decor and Secret Door. Embedded in the walls are drow skeletons posed as if dancing. One skeleton along the south
the south wall requires a blood sacrifice to open (see below).
The altar refuses to budge. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around and above it. Any object weighing 10