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. Deduct the time it burned in increments of 1 minute from its total burn time.
While lit, the candle sheds Dim Light in a 30-foot radius. While you are within that light, you have Advantage on D20 Test
;D20 Tests. In addition, a Cleric or Druid in the light can cast level 1 spells they have prepared without expending spell slots.
Alternatively, when you light the candle for the first time, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Mechanus Mechanus is where perfectly regimented order reigns supreme. It consists of equal measures of light and dark, and equal proportions of heat and cold. On Mechanus, law is reflected in a realm
perfect order, and “I” is ultimately subsumed into “we.” An adventure on Mechanus might lead characters to examine their individual egos in the light of the adventuring party. It might challenge a
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Golden eyes flashing, a human stretches out her hand and unleashes the dragonfire that burns in her veins. As an inferno rages around her foes, leathery wings spread from her back and she takes to
highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the hermit background. Third, choose the light, prestidigitation, ray of frost, and shocking grasp cantrips, along with the 1st
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Modrons Modrons are beings of absolute law that adhere to a hive-like hierarchy. They inhabit the plane of Mechanus and tend its eternally revolving gears, their existence a clockwork routine of
transforms in a flash of light, gaining the physical form of its new rank. The promoted modron is replaced by one of its underlings in the same manner, all the way to the lowest levels of the hierarchy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a Celestial and a Fiend arguing in a tavern while sharing a fine bottle of wine. Gate-Towns of the Outlands Town Gate Destination Automata Mechanus Bedlam Pandemonium Curst Carceri Ecstasy
slaad to wreak havoc in the gate-town of Automata than it is for even a horde of slaadi to accomplish anything in Mechanus itself. Celestial spies and Fiend assassins carry out subtle plots and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Day and Night The staircase doesn’t experience day or night, existing in a perpetual state of twilight. Distant doors, twinkling like stars, provide dim light to the dreamlike realm, as does the staircase itself, which gives off an ambient glow in some stretches.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
description. Instead, they dive into the water and watch the fight from the edge of the characters’ light. If the giant frogs look likely to win, the bullywugs join in. If the giant frogs lose, the
bullywugs swim for the underwater exit in the southeast corner of the pool (see area 6). Bones of larger animals brought here by the bullywugs and fed to the frogs also litter the ground. Most disturbing of all are three sets of iron shackles anchored to the stone, with human, elf, dwarf, and halfling bones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
destroyed. You can snuff it out early for use at a later time. Deduct the time it burned in increments of 1 minute from its total burn time. While lit, the candle sheds Dim Light in a 30-foot radius
. While you are within that light, you have Advantage on D20 Tests. In addition, a Cleric or Druid in the light can cast level 1 spells they have prepared without expending spell slots. Alternatively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
destroyed. You can snuff it out early for use at a later time. Deduct the time it burned in increments of 1 minute from its total burn time. While lit, the candle sheds Dim Light in a 30-foot radius
. While you are within that light, you have Advantage on D20 Tests. In addition, a Cleric or Druid in the light can cast level 1 spells they have prepared without expending spell slots. Alternatively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
W15. Brown Mold If the characters open the secret door, read: It takes some effort to push open the secret door, and you are greeted by a blast of cold air. A dark tunnel stretches for fifteen feet
, ending at an archway beyond which lies a shallow cave. Characters who have a light source can see brown mold covering the walls, floor, and ceiling around the archway and the cave beyond. Growing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
furniture and garbage.
Chandeliers. Two iron chandeliers, once anchored to the 20-foot-high ceiling, have fallen — their ropes cut. One has crashed into a pile of debris. Pinned beneath the other
. Sticky Webs This room is full of thick, sticky webs (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The webbing stretches all the way to areas 19d and 19e. Any tugging or burning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
description. Instead, they dive into the water and watch the fight from the edge of the characters’ light. If the giant frogs look likely to win, the bullywugs join in. If the giant frogs lose, the
bullywugs swim for the underwater exit in the southeast corner of the pool (see area 6). Bones of larger animals brought here by the bullywugs and fed to the frogs also litter the ground. Most disturbing of all are three sets of iron shackles anchored to the stone, with human, elf, dwarf, and halfling bones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K9. Guests’ Hall Torchlight flutters against the walls of this vaulted hall. To the east, an arched hallway stretches for twenty feet, ending at a spiral staircase that goes up and down. Next to the
hallway, a suit of armor, oiled and glistening, stands at attention in a shallow alcove. To the west, large double doors hang slightly open, and a steady bright light escapes through the opening
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
23A. Triangular Stone If the characters approach from the south, read: You come upon a ten-foot-wide pit that stretches across the corridor. Beyond it is a wedge-shaped stone block or pillar that
blocks the passage. The light ahead of you that you had been following is nowhere to be seen, as though it somehow passed through the pillar.
The pit is 10 feet deep and contains several humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
across the city from the clifftops near the waterfall sees a vision of Omu’s fall: A city of magnificent, whitewashed buildings stretches out before you. Sunlight sparkles off of glass domes and windows
city, blotting out the light as it expands toward you. You turn away, and when you look back, the darkness is gone. The city is a half-flooded, overgrown ruin.
While in Omu, the character who saw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
sky, anchored in ends so distant she couldn’t perceive them, their middle parts revolving angrily like pieces of string rolled between a child’s fingertips. She glanced down, wondering what supported
great silvery sea, the same above and below, with swirling wisps of white and gray streaking among motes of light like distant stars. Most of the Astral Sea is a vast, empty expanse. Visitors occasionally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
corridor stretches north to south. At each end of the hall, floating in the darkness, is a human skeleton clad in the rusted armor and tattered livery of a castle guard. The “floating” skeletons hang
soon as they pull it open, and, with a light source or darkvision, can see the skeleton at the south end of the hall as well.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of Barovia is visible far below. There is peacefulness here. Rest has come to the valley for the first time anyone can remember.
A light flashes behind you. Wheeling around, you see a stately man—a
those of Strahd, yet subtly different.
His voice is calm and peaceful. “My name is Sergei von Zarovich.” He turns to Ireena. “Tatyana, the time is at hand to rest. Come, my love and wife.” He stretches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Planar Effects The Concordant Express moves across the known planes of existence by passing through invisible portals only the train’s sapient Engine Car can find. The train’s next stop is Mechanus
deafened. Outside the train, bright light becomes dim light, and dim light becomes darkness. 6 Ysgard. Silent, spectral warriors from Valhalla fly around the train on ghostly chariots pulled by ghostly steeds. Any creature aboard the train that would be reduced to 0 hit points drops to 1 hit point instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, facing one another. Each statue depicts a faceless robed woman holding a silver thread taut between her outstretched hands.
Shadow Curtain. A thin, translucent curtain of shadow stretches between the
statues, rippling like black cloth in a light breeze.
Locked Double Door. Beyond the shadowy curtain is a 12-foot-tall arched double door with an ornate carving of a bronze dragon above it, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
General Features The areas that make up the Lykortha Expanse have several common physical features, summarized here: Light. The complex is dimly lit by bioluminescent fungi growing in patches on the
into the distance for long stretches.” 41–60 “I see an altered version of reality, with my mind convincing itself that things are true even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.” 61–80
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
The Portal Ritual At sunset, the ritual for travel through the Hammock of Worlds begins: Two wizened trees stand before the Silver Tapir Monastery, their ancient boughs lit by dusk light. Between
them stretches the Hammock of Worlds, its patterned fabric loose and empty. Soon the Green Doctors and other visitors who have come to participate in the ritual begin a rhythmic drumming. All around the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
create an anchored rope ladder that allows them to easily traverse an access shaft. Assuming they follow this course of action, no ability checks are required to climb the shaft. It simply takes time
technical manual, he’s scribbling mathematical and arcane equations in a battered pocket notebook he always keeps on him. Miken has light-olive skin, dark-brown eyes, and short, disheveled black hair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
29. Old Books Light. Lanterns anchored to the 15-foot-high ceiling by iron chains are spaced 20 feet apart and have continual flame spells cast on them.
Bookshelves. Carved into the walls are five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
hundred feet of it, whereupon its tall masts and creaking bulk come into view. The converted ship has rigging but no sails, and is anchored to the wharf by thick chains. A wooden staircase climbs from
the wharf’s edge to the main deck. A lantern at the bow casts an eerie green light to signify that the tavern is open for business.
The Low Lantern is quiet during the day, with just a few patrons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
was at various points during his lengthy life. Isle of the Ravens. A storm of ravens surrounds this forested islet. Hidden amid the feathered gale, an impossibly tall tower stretches into the sky. This
is the home of the Lady of Ravens, and any who offend her join her ebon-winged flock. The Lighthouse. Otherworldly light shines from atop this twisted spur of bizarre fossils. Anyone who enters finds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
cog rises from the water, with two matching cogs connected to it. Rusty metal conduits stretch from the cavern walls to the cogs. The water of the lake is slimy, with pinpricks of phosphorescent light
happens automatically in 1d4 minutes. The lights at the bottom of the lake are phosphorescent crabs that feed on the muck. Each crab sheds dim light in a 5-foot radius but stops glowing 10 minutes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters seek out and destroy Dead Three cultists who are threatening Baldur’s Gate. As the machinations of the Vanthampur family come to light, the characters have a chance to confront Thavius Kreeg, the
After befriending a hollyphant named Lulu, the characters help survivors in Elturel, a city anchored by chains above the River Styx on the first layer of the Nine Hells, and search for Grand Duke
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
their gods, questing against the terrifying powers that threaten the land. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too dark for the light of day. Bards sing of
the World, a range of skyscraping, snow-covered peaks. These extend toward the Sword Coast, which forms the western edge of the great continent of Faerûn and stretches southward for thousands of miles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, shored-up wooden beams stretches across the chasm, between you and the archway to the courtyard. The chains of the drawbridge creak in the wind, their rust-eaten iron straining under the weight
location, the main doors of Ravenloft stand open. A rich, warm light spills from within, flooding the courtyard. Torches flutter sadly in sconces on both sides of the open doors.
The drawbridge appears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
presented in episode 4. Modron in Need The pentadrone Stevie wants to travel back to Mechanus, and the characters could assist by using downtime or franchise tasks to make that happen. Research or
schmoozing might gain information from knowledgeable sages regarding existing portals to Mechanus, or unique rituals that can open a temporary portal. If the characters are successful in helping Stevie get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
highest shelves. Continual flame spells light the well-traveled areas, and the Avowed employ driftglobes when visiting remote sections. An intricate arrangement of mounted mirrors lights the upper reaches
Mechanus. The Avowed struck a deal with the creatures, and they’ve been part of the library staff ever since. Working alongside the Avowed, the modrons catalog and shelve books, though each of them can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
supports keeping an unstable section of a ceiling in place. The trip wire is 3 inches off the ground and stretches between two support beams. The DC to spot the trip wire is 10. A successful DC 15
ground and stretches between two columns or trees. The net is hidden by cobwebs or foliage. The DC to spot the trip wire and net is 10. A successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves' tools breaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
alien landscape of the Vast Oblivium.
Light. The tunnels and chambers of the Vast Oblivium are dimly lit by glowing fungi and lichen.
Bridges. The central chasm of Karazikar’s Maw is 100 feet across
, spanned by bridges made of gut and zurkhwood that are anchored to metal rings in the rock walls of the tunnel entrances. The tunnels are staggered so that the bridges cross over each other at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
before the Cataclysm by the city’s Istarian founders, and the light from their flames cuts through the densest fog. Kalaman Harbor At any time, dozens of ships are anchored along the busy docks of