more shadowy with only are for for lead

Tier 2

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

Tier 2 Stairs from areas 3 and 9 lead down 50 feet to tier 2. Vertrand and Berlain, two thoroughly corrupt and evil members of the Shadowdusk family, inhabit this tier. Barely perceptible whispers

can be heard throughout the tier, and shadowy forms constantly writhe and recoil at the corner of each character’s eye.

Adventure Summary

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

Mountains. Later that night, the shadowy assassin Sion ambushes the party, seeking intel for his employer, Piyarz. From there, the characters have two leads. They can investigate the Tower of the

Heavens, or they can track down the messengers’ intended contact, the druid Derwyth. The journey might lead characters to a cave of derro raiders, a lakeside community of hunters and giant beavers, or

Types of Inquisitive Work

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

relatively innocent investigations can lead into the shadowy underbelly of society and become more dangerous, but most adventurers prefer the more dangerous kinds of inquisitive work. Your group might

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

does not. No, that honor goes to the shadowy board of the Chronicle’s owners. Voice reporters have uncovered the names and positions of several members of this board, and the results are nothing less

than shocking. The Trust—the shadowy secret police who maintain order in Zilargo—is well represented on this board, raising questions about the extent to which the Chronicle is a propaganda engine for

Hall of Wisdom (T3a-T3e)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

in two piles of six—are still valuable. The university would pay 500 gp for their safe return. T3E. East Entrance Ineptly painted portraits of Murgaxor hang on the walls of this shadowy cave. Stairs

cut into the north wall lead down to a lower level. Four shadow demons hide in the shadows of this cave. They attack visitors who aren’t accompanied by Murgaxor or Y’demi. Characters who have a

A Wide Range of Talents

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

their work in the Underdark, but shadows are shadows wherever they occur. As a Gloom Stalker ranger, you find solace and refuge in dark alleys, dimly lit back rooms, and the shadowy corners of any

, your specialized combat training as a Hunter ranger makes you a stalwart defender of your franchise and your party. On a mission, you take a lead role in dispensing with threats. In a social

Shadow Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

that both dragon and lair have changed. In these cases, a shadow dragon’s lair undergoes the same transformation as the dragon, becoming a shadowy, melancholic version of the original site. Shadow

cheerless of places. Reconciling these sometimes-contrasting urges can lead to some very unusual lair choices. As an example, consider the red dragon lair in map 5.11 as the lair of a red shadow dragon

Battle Prawn Challenge

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

. Battle Arena Map 2.2: market challengesView Player Version Sid’s assistants lead participating characters into the main part of the tent. The arena is depicted on map 2.2. Read or paraphrase the

long cutting stations containing bundles of foot-long green beans. The other side holds a pool-sized glass tank filled with water. The water churns as large, shadowy shapes move within. The western

Mysterious Visitors

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

the dark figure standing with sword drawn, fighting off a host of shadowy shapes. “This man of royal blood fought to protect us, as we protected him. We bore him safely to his home, and he thanked

seek.” If the characters agree to accompany the Vistani, the Vistani lead them south along the Trade Way. After several days of uneventful travel, the mists of Ravenloft engulf the caravan, transporting

Underworld Crossing

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

side is covered in gold coins. This half of the temple holds a large sanctuary with a cracked floor and sinking altar where phylaskia and cerberi stand guard. Surrounding this cavernous hall, shadowy

corridors that lead to the dock are covered in trapped glyphs that explode with energy and collapse ceilings when activated by the presence of mortals. The temple half on the Underworld side of the river

48. Shagambi's Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

pottery lead up to the coffin, whose painted lid shows a leopard with serpents sprouting from its shoulders. If intruders are heard within the tomb, the terracotta warriors rise to defend it (see

Nine Trickster Gods"). When Shagambi’s spirit manifests, read: Six shadowy serpents slither out of the mandolin and coil around your body. You hear a purring voice in your mind say, “I am not your

Bastion of Takhisis

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

with lit black candles and melted wax cover the walls at even intervals. Simple doors lead to the north and east. A cleric of Nuitari or a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion

great chamber. At the north of the ruins stands a menacing statue of the Dragon Queen with her five snarling draconic heads. Above the statue, deteriorating stone reveals a shadowy chamber in the wall

Dungeon Characteristics

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

into the floor. It exudes wisps of shadowy energy that look like curling black smoke. Thereafter, you can shorten the description of the gates they encounter to avoid repetition. When a black gate’s

magical field is active, it gives off shadowy energy that lightly obscures the field’s area. A creature can render a black gate’s field inactive by holding any glyph key to the field, whereupon the

Lower Level Locations

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

say they’re looking for Ronnom, Eko and Mok offer to lead them to him (see area M26). Other than their three-dragon ante Gaming Set, the doppelgangers carry nothing of value. The drawers are empty. M26

: Ronnom’s Quarters This room contains two beds—one disheveled, the other neatly made—a chest of drawers, and a small table flanked by two chairs. Dirty dishes rest on the table. A shadowy hallway to

Zodiac Signs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

commonly associated with honor, goodwill, and righteous feelings. The Everlasting’s stars lead the way, heralding the life and energy usually associated with warmer months. Omen of Promise. Powerful rulers

diamond, ruby, or sapphire. The Genie appears in countless zodiac legends, typically as the mysterious instigator of the Knight’s adventure, the source of the Sage’s wanderings, or the silent shadowy

Locations on the Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

western end of the foyer lead up to the watch tower, where a hill giant guard is dozing, an empty flagon smelling of mead still in his hand. An iron hoop and a straight bar hang on ropes from a rafter

floor plan of this level of the steading. All the other tubes are empty. The steps lead to the secret area of the steading’s dungeon level (areas 29 through 33). 11. Great Hall The long corridor that

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

shadowy fringes of society, a dragon might rule a nation as an absolute monarch. The dragon’s word is law—but depending on the dragon, this might be the law of a benevolent autocrat with a cadre of

train in monasteries established by dragons in past generations. Warlord The combination of ego and intellect can lead a dragon to become a military leader. Minions help keep the dragon’s territory in

Far Realm Cysts

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

steps lead up and out. If Thaxalia left area 39, the beholder is in this location. It has been picking off Thayan patrols here. Amid the slime are five bodies: two of wights and three of Thayan

lead away from area 42 both contain white gates. The northern route leads to the Warren of Eyes, and the southern path goes to the Caverns of Chaos. 43. Summoning Chamber A blood-red circle is scribed

Abyssal Prisons

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

prisms must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw at the start each of his or her turns. The first time each character fails the save, a wraith that looks like a shadowy duplicate of that character erupts

junction of the corridors that lead to the Abyssal Gate and to the Vermin Halls. 7. Chaos Rift Characters approaching this area can hear the roar of the elemental rift, which also generates bright light

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

, lurking on ledges in the shadowy upper reaches of this cavern, the ceiling of which is 50 feet higher than the bridge and 100 feet above the cavern floor. Characters with torches or darkvision spot the

masonry have collapsed, and the huge stone doors at the north end of the hall are broken. Passages lead west and south, and there is a stone door to the east. A small cooking fire and several bedrolls are

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

area E7 is stationed here two hours later. These cultists know the command phrase to activate the obsidian columns. E3. Niche Hall Niches line both sides of this dark hall. A shadowy form stands

within each niche. The shadowy forms are statues of dwarven warriors, carved long ago as an honor guard for those passing through this area. Tripwire Trap. A tripwire stretches across the floor between

Daoine Gloine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook. O3. Street Level Several trails lead down into the city, granting a better view of the tableau beneath the ooze. Unlike the figures seen standing staidly along the edges

can simply don the armor themselves. However, this might lead to its own complications. See appendix B and appendix D for more information. Treasure. If Kwalish is defeated, or if the gnome is

Golem Laboratories

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

bright that it almost obscures the arcane glyphs carved in the archways that lead into the room. Pillars of Light. The intense bright light, created by evocation magic in the pillars, causes

shadowy energy. Any character who successfully assesses the gate knows that it must be activated and how to do so. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check while holding a glyph

Goblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

-building, beast taming, mining, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on

Goblin Lairs Tribes of goblins take up residence in shrouded valleys, shadowy forests, and caves and tunnels beneath the surface of the world. Capable miners and crafters, they seek to settle in

Haven Locations

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

holds a tea urn and two dozen teacups, all coated in a vermilion glaze. Three other 10-foot-wide open archways lead out of this area, which was once a meeting and dining hall. The archway to the west

with light just moments before, releasing a shadowy form within.) Even if the characters have played the part of Nintra’s helpers thus far, her link to them through the book makes her aware of any

Cottage Locations

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

another corner. Five closed doors lead from the room. Dress Dummies. Seven humanoid-shaped dressing dummies stand in the corner—four of Medium size and three of Small size. Six of them are adorned with

poison and psychic damage. Pool. Stairs lead down into the pool from one corner of the surrounding walkway. Bavlorna tries to bathe in the pool once a day to keep her skin from drying out and cracking, but

Delphi Mansion Locations

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

a Tiny creature could fit. D5: Pantry The pantry is well stocked, and the foodstuffs here haven’t spoiled yet. A sack of potatoes rests against the east wall next to stairs that lead to the wine

, which functions as a potion of poison but has an additional property. When the poison effect ends, the imbiber sprouts a tentacle made of inky shadow. This shadowy tentacle lasts for 1 hour. As a bonus

Briny Maze Locations

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

Maze View Player Version B1: Maze Entry Wrinkled, pinkish-gray tunnels lead from the rift to the left and right in swooping, organic passages. Characters who examine the area and succeed on a DC 15

two shadowy figures stare at the back wall. This wide space is filled with diaphanous web strands. The webbing is thicker on the far side of the room, away from the two wide passages leading away

Zorzula's Rest Locations

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

is plagued by a piercing headache, and whenever the character closes or opens their eyes, they briefly see a flash of shadowy, alien tendrils creeping at the edge of their vision. Additionally, the

Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The lock and doors can be easily opened from the inside. The doors lead to a 15-foot-diameter circular stone platform that automatically moves between the sanctum

Demon Types

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

finely honed sense of tactics, and they are able to lead and unite other demons in common cause. Mariliths are often encountered as captains at the head of a demonic horde, where they embrace any

darkness to a winged humanoid creature whose lower body trails off into nothing, and whose claws rend a victim’s mind. Shadowy Nature. A shadow demon doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep

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