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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the confines of an ice prison from which he cannot escape.
Most of the cultists are Icewind Dale natives who would
-shaped amulet of chardalyn. Each of these amulets has an inner radiance that provides warmth and aid, protecting its wearer against the cold while guiding them safely back to civilization. Once its
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The Knights of the Black Sword are a secret society of cultists devoted to Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the
warmth and aid, protecting its wearer against the cold while guiding them safely back to civilization. Once its wearer reaches Ten-Towns, the talisman loses its inner radiance, yet the cultists keep their
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:At will: expeditious retreat, false life, minor illusion, prestidigitation3/day each: aid, misty step, Tasha's hideous
of Avernus attempted an expedition to the Feywild long ago, and the forlarren are the bitter reminder of that doomed excursion. The archdevil Fierna—co-ruler of Phlegethos, the fourth layer of the Nine
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
great unknown.
NISHREK AND THE ETERNAL WAR
Orcs believe that if they die with honor, their spirits go to the plane of Acheron, the Infinite Battlefield — specifically the layer of Nishrek
,” or “go this way.” A orc raiding party might leave such a sign in its wake, as an aid to other warriors that travel through the same area later on. Mountain guides, druids, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
west. (There’s also a one-way secret door to the north.)
Sandy Floor. A thin layer of sand covers the floor.
Hanging Shields. Dented, rusty shields adorn the walls, which are also covered with
graffiti.
One-Way Secret Door A one-way secret door built into the north wall can’t be opened from the south without the aid of a knock spell or similar magic. Any character who finds the secret door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
might discover the tomb by accident or with the aid of Fargas Rumblefoot, the halfling from the Silken Paths encounter. Either way, when they’re nearby, read the following to the players: A soft
the tomb is a 10-foot-by-10-foot slab of solid marble encased in a thin layer of beaten bronze. The bronze has turned green with age. The door pivots on a central axis, creating narrow openings on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
comes to the fore when an angel’s task conflicts with the goals of another creature. The angel never acquiesces or gives way. When an angel is sent to aid mortals, it is sent not to serve but to
, rebelling against the powers they served by seeking rulership over a section of the Abyss or a place among other fallen in the hierarchy of the Nine Hells. Zariel, the ruler of the first layer of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
serve as lord of a layer hold the title of Duke or Duchess (rank 12). Atop the hierarchy at rank 13 stand the Lords of the Nine, arrayed from topmost layer to bottommost, with Asmodeus holding sway over
infiltrating the Material Plane, see the law as a puzzle to be decoded or an obstacle to be circumvented. For instance, a devil might be bound by law never to withhold aid from its commander except under rare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
of the Sundering and the Era of Upheaval also put an end to such direct meddling by the gods. Without powerful magic and mortal aid, Tiamat cannot travel from her home in Avernus into the world
beneath a roiling cloud of flies. Despite her power as ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells, the archdevil Zariel cannot kill the dragon goddess, and she sees the summoning of Tiamat as a way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
more opened a planar gate, this time to the 222nd layer of the Abyss — Juiblex’s Slime Pits, from which he summoned forth a horrific plague of ooze to clear out the city and help him defend his new
lab. Kwalish cut off all access to Daoine Gloine, and the city was lost to the ages. The legendary inventor has not been heard from since. Only now, the characters are in dire need of his aid . . . A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
of the Sundering and the Era of Upheaval also put an end to such direct meddling by the gods. Without powerful magic and mortal aid, Tiamat cannot travel from her home in Avernus into the world
throne. While in exile from her seat of power, Zariel was at the mercy of Tiamat—a fate that rankles her still. Despite her power as ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells, Zariel cannot kill the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
second layer to the prison city. The characters might find ways to move in and out of the dream. I’Cath’s people have no such recourse on their own, but if the characters wake individuals or disrupt the
.
3 A spy known as a criminal in I’Cath’s dream city is imprisoned and tormented every time he falls asleep. He begs for the characters’ aid to help keep him awake.
4 A group of bandits waylay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chisel off, melt, and then drink to seal the bargain. To aid the characters with damming the River Styx, the emissary crafts an imp out of snow, which hops through the mirror to join them. This imp has
a nonmagical, 12-inch-long, 4-pound stake made of blue-tinged infernal iron mined on Cania, the eighth layer of the Nine Hells. When embedded in earth or pounded into solid rock, the stake emits a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
of the Sundering and the Era of Upheaval also put an end to such direct meddling by the gods. Without powerful magic and mortal aid, Tiamat cannot travel from her home in Avernus into the world
throne. While in exile from her seat of power, Zariel was at the mercy of Tiamat—a fate that rankles her still. Despite her power as ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells, Zariel cannot kill the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
forlarren are the bitter reminder of that doomed excursion. The archdevil Fierna—co-ruler of Phlegethos, the fourth layer of the Nine Hells—courted a mighty fey in hopes of luring him into trading
helpless creature pleading for aid even as it looks for the opportunity to betray and overpower. Or it might seek to dominate the weak, set itself up as a petty lord, and rule over all those who fall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Knights of the Black Sword The Knights of the Black Sword are a secret society of cultists devoted to Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the confines of
Levistus, a pale glow caught their eye in the snow nearby, leading to the discovery of a sword-shaped amulet of chardalyn. Each of these amulets has an inner radiance that provides warmth and aid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
contact other plane spells or similar magic. Bel Bel rankles at Zariel’s rulership of the layer of the Nine Hells that was once his, but he won’t challenge her directly as long as he thinks Asmodeus
that it will aid the characters in their quest to destroy Zariel if they sign it. The contract is full of convoluted text, and is summarized in its final clause: “I, the undersigned, agree to form a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
reddish squall emerge in Orthys, the torrid first layer of Carceri. Locals believe the gate is a one-way portal because no one recalls ever witnessing anything crawl out of it. The gate has no guards, as
secrets about Sigil’s enigmatic ruler to those who aid it. Traitor’s Gate Outcasts wet their tongues at the Traitor’s Gate, a lamentable roadhouse inn that looks like a giant overturned bucket. It’s run
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
layer of ice that must be chipped away or melted before the doors can be pulled open from this side (either physically or with the aid of knock spells or a chime of opening). A fireball spell produces
(frost) rune, an ild (fire) rune, a skye (cloud) rune, and an uvar (storm) rune. The characters have to figure out which rune is which through trial and error, or with the aid of magic such as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
shaft descends into a worked stone hallway. One end of the hall has collapsed, and the other terminates in a pair of giant ebony doors. A thin layer of mist swirls over the floor and the air is
trouble nearby chant to their god for aid. If at least one cultist chants for three rounds, a bone devil appears in the circle to serve the cult. Secret Door. The secret door in here leads to area E6 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells. Dispater The great city of Dis occupies most of Hell’s second layer. It is a place where secrets are uncovered and shared with the
finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells. Zariel Tieflings with a blood tie to Zariel are stronger than the typical tiefling and receive magical abilities that aid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
servants to come to her aid. Treasure. One of the bronze caskets holds 400 cp, and the other one has 300 pp concealed beneath a layer of 100 cp. If the lid of the strongbox is opened by anyone but
outside the queen’s chamber and two more in the end chamber. Each fights fiercely to protect the queen, with those at the end chamber rushing to aid the other. The servants wield longswords that deal 18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
area with a thick layer of dust. Temporary structures seemingly set up to aid the reconstruction have been badly damaged by force and fire, though a couple of wooden buildings still stand amid the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Mayor Duvezin’s House The furniture and belongings in the house remain in their customary places, the beds made and the desks arranged neatly under a thick layer of dust. The house served as both the
, beseeching other nearby settlements for aid; among them is a completed letter addressed to the mayor of Maerin. This letter is stuffed in an envelope and sealed shut with a bright red wax seal embossed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, the other from the left, to meet at a landing on the second level 30 feet above your heads. That layout repeats on the second level, and the third level, but with each successive layer adding less
possibility of a recurrence. Each character who agrees receives a supernatural charm (see chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) to aid their task. Assign charms to characters that are appropriate to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
a fine layer of shattered bone. The faint illumination from a pair of low-burning braziers reveals piles of animal skulls set around the edge of the water.
Creatures. Four merrow entertain
, while a sahuagin baron and two hunter sharks swim deeper down. Enmity between the baron and the priestess (area 84) means that these sahuagin make no attempt to call for aid. The sahuagin know the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
decay. A layer of earth, mixed with rotting vegetation and the remains of cave animals, covers the floor. Several varieties of mushrooms and fungi grow on the detritus, as well as a few saplings
open.
Belak prepares various experimental concoctions in his laboratory and the small chambers that lead off it (see the sections below), with the fumbling aid of goblins that serve him. Any noise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
into death and the great unknown. NISHREK AND THE ETERNAL WAR
Orcs believe that if they die with honor, their spirits go to the plane of Acheron, the Infinite Battlefield — specifically the layer of
indirectness, because orcs are meant to take and do what they want through straightforward assault and brutality. Nonetheless, when the chief seeks the aid of Shargaas to accomplish such a task, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Passage This hidden corridor has a secret door at each end of it. The floor of this darkened corridor is coated with a fine layer of black dust, and the air is stale and hot.
The duergar created this
, Nebukath perks up and excitedly offers to aid them. The arcanaloth knows the routines of all the hold’s inhabitants and can provide the characters with an alibi or escort if they need one. However, the terms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
above the floor, a secret door is hidden. The door is nearly impossible to find from the floor, requiring a successful DC 30 Wisdom (Perception) check. The smooth wall is hard to climb without aid
successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check to calm her and refocus her attention. Once she is lucid and able to talk to the characters, she vows to aid them by sowing chaos through the Doomvault on her own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
-old dried blood mar the walls and floor. P40: West Kitchen This room is a long-abandoned kitchen, its counters and cutlery coated in a thick layer of dust. In the center of the room, a heavy wooden
for their aid when she notices them. If the characters help Uma fight off the ghasts, she regards them as comrades. Thankful for their efforts, Uma offers to join the characters if they help her exit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
chapter 13 told the characters. Colcook determines what counts as a valuable secret. If coerced, he behaves as detailed in the “Interrogating the Staff” section. If compelled to aid the characters
(see below). Once her bodyguards are dispatched, Shemeshka calls for a truce (see “What Shemeshka Really Knows”). Shemeshka’s Domain. The House of Liars is among Shemeshka’s favorite safe houses, a layer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check; the rider can aid this check. If the check fails by 5 or more, both of them sprawl to the lower floor and, for 1 round at least, they’re just two
here is 23 feet high and draped with cobwebs, and the stone-tiled floor is covered with a thick layer of mud, creepers, and blown-in leaves, so attempts to spot this pit trap are made with disadvantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
more of them succeeds, read: You spot a wolf trap, its steel jaws caked with rust. Someone has carefully hidden the trap under a thin layer of pine needles and detritus. Barovian hunters and trappers
aid the characters by attacking and distracting their enemies. Trinket You find something on the ground. A random character finds a lost trinket. Roll on the Trinkets table in appendix A, select a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
impaled on a moldy stalagmite. Many of the clockwork beings flinch away from the sinister remains as they pass.
The skull belongs to Beherit, a deposed archdevil who ruled the layer of Malbolge in the
itself to life, which it believes it can do only in the Nine Hells. If the characters negotiate with the skull, it offers to aid their escape if they promise to return it to the Nine Hells. It knows






