more sacred with only advances for for lurks

Strahd's Location in the Castle

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

characters are sure to find him. The first time the characters arrive at the foretold location, Strahd is there, provided he hasn’t been forced back into his coffin. Artifact (Joker 1) He lurks in the

darkness where the morning light once shone—a sacred place. Strahd faces the characters in the chapel (area K15). Beast (Jack of Diamonds) The beast sits on his dark throne. Strahd faces the characters

Trench of Love Lost Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

to preserve sacred knowledge in a secure place. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the throne. Lurking Aboleth. In the shadows of the southwest alcove lurks the aboleth

and to the sides of the platform are four deep, rounded alcoves. A spectral, armored figure with blazing emerald eyes appears from behind the throne and advances. “More fools of Djaynai? I’m the

Using the Treks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Dancing Waters. A sacred dwarven shrine falls silent, leading the characters to investigate. They learn that a murderous villain has captured the holy site. This adventure is designed for an 8th-level party

Manor. A sinister entity known only as the Dark Lady lurks in Rundreth Manor, overlooking the Long Road. For years, caravans have hurried by in safety, but now dead bodies are appearing on the road

Ephara's Influence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, and at work. Her followers generally pray at midday, with the sounds of the city forming an appropriate backdrop to their rites, as industry itself is sacred to Ephara. Many aspects of city life and

thrive. Civic responsibility is essential in Ephara’s eyes, and having an engaged citizenry is important. The pursuit of knowledge is also a vital task, and she encourages advances in philosophy and

15. Thessalar's Laboratory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

available sacred statue, where it remains trapped. If no sacred statues are available, the eidolon is destroyed. Thessalar’s homunculus uses the normal stat block with the following change: The homunculus

has no effect on Thessalar or his homunculus, but one of the experiments in the lab randomly advances as you determine. For example, using 1 charge might cause the pseudodragon to age into an undead

Knights' Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

: Thurl’s face darkens. “Great evil lurks among these hills,” he says. “Depraved cultists led by wretched monsters. But let us speak of such matters after the feast has warmed our blood.” Thurl allows

courses are open for furthering the story. The Party’s Fate. Thurl decides what to do with the characters. If they’ve been polite, Thurl tells the characters the location of the Sacred Stone Monastery

Crystal Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

cavern’s entrance and another along the back wall. A whistler (detailed at the end of this adventure) lurks at the western edge of the northern platform. It waits to attack until intruders appear

-topped rock at the cavern’s center. Orchids bearing large white flowers wrap around the tree. The ancient tree is a sacred plant that Chimagua cultivated. It rises 20 feet to the cavern ceiling. Night

Phandalin Missions

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

fallen rubble and tough bushes. The shambling mound lurks just within the eastern cave, unable to attack the miners in the western chamber. The shambling mound has the following additional action

sacred crypt beneath the temple. He can pinpoint the location on a map, which corresponds to the location the characters discovered in the previous chapter. Treasure. The miners weren’t idle in their

Villa Locations

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

will): guidance, sacred flame (see “Actions” below), thaumaturgy 1st level (3 slots): command, detect evil and good, sanctuary Actions Sacred Flame (Cantrip). Flame-like radiance descends on

chimney, but only one such creature is present when the characters arrive. This imp is invisible, lurks in the fireplace, and attacks anyone who threatens Thurstwell. Thurstwell greets intruders in the

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

of sacred gemstones, but the mind flayers took the gems when they vanquished this place’s defenders. The basin is now empty. West Room. Attendants here dressed and armored the prepared corpses. The

flooded pit. The dark water ripples and splashes strangely, as though something lurks deep within it. The collapse that occurred here long ago disturbed an underground wellspring, flooding the whole

Tier 2 Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

, one manticore lurks in the lair while the other two travel around this tier of the gardens. All three monsters are here at night. Describe how many are present after describing the room as follows

lift connects 20 feet below to the Antechamber of Sacred Repose (area G9) and 20 feet above to the gardens’ pinnacle (area G25). G20: Astral Garden The rush of falling water resounds in this misty

Areas of the Water Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

spoken in area C1 can easily be heard in area C19, and vice versa. The lake is home to small blind cave fish. A giant octopus lurks in a grotto to the south, behind a column of rock that supports the

scuttle around the room. A sea hag named Thuluna Maah and two ogres that serve as her bodyguards live in this room. The two ogres stand watch in the outer portion of the room, while Thuluna lurks

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

lurks in the upper reaches of the chamber, watching for lone travelers or stragglers it might be able to pick off. The creature quietly drifts down and attacks the rearmost member of a party that is

feet deep. The water is undrinkable. F19. That Which Lurks In the middle of the chamber is a statue depicting an amorphous body and thick tentacles, hunching over as if to feed. A purple crystal the size

Talhundereth Locations

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

appendix A). The intellect snare lurks in an alcove behind the stack of metal chests. It amplifies the psychic echoes in this room to show a scene of a wailing mind flayer atop the table, struck so hard

, leaving an impression of sickness and suspicion. Chris Casciano The procession hall leading to the Crypt of the Talhund is lined with sacred statues of dwarves T20: Crypt Entrance The west end of this

Greater Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

fungi. This is the lair of Lludd, a clever and long-lived behir who speaks Common and Giant in addition to Draconic. Lludd lurks on a ledge near the entrance to the chamber, waiting for morsels worthy of

free the one prisoned here, For a fate worse than death is Sure to come to fools who Violate this sacred place. The doors are unlocked but immensely heavy. When the characters enter a vestibule

Areas of the Earth Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the Howling Hatred cult. He is virtually catatonic but shuffles from place to place if led. Wulgreda, a hapless female dwarf commoner who was captured while prospecting in the hills near the Sacred

characters’ arrival, and he prefers to meet visitors in this area. A shadow demon that serves as Marlos’s messenger and majordomo lurks nearby. If he isn’t here, Marlos has retreated down to the Fane of the

Creating Adventures

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

imperator who is driving this heightened aggression, who then becomes something of a nemesis for them. As they gain experience, this imperator continues to be a thorn in their side and advances through

Adventure Hooks table presents ideas for additional adventures themed around the conclave. Selesnya Adventure Hooks d6 Adventure Hook 1 A sacred tree has been defiled or cut down, and an

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