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The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began to corrupt him. Imperfections. The Abbot's fall from grace started when the Belviews—a family of sickly

insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

chitines, she watched as her followers used arcane magic and demonic powers and invoked her aid for the divine spark needed to ensure the subjects’ survival, expecting to see these new abominations

could lay eggs that birthed more chitines (and the rare choldrith) and could direct the chitines in their work. But the devotees soon realized their mistake—choldriths belonged to Lolth, body

Court of Whispers

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

identify crisis points where their operatives are needed. Even common citizens might hire folk from the Court to find missing loved ones, locate lost family treasures, or gather information on rivals

Court of Whispers The denizens of the Court of Whispers barter for current knowledge. Heralds, criers, bards, and griots buy and sell information from the fifteen founding civilizations active in the

Court of Whispers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

identify crisis points where their operatives are needed. Even common citizens might hire folk from the Court to find missing loved ones, locate lost family treasures, or gather information on rivals

Court of Whispers The denizens of the Court of Whispers barter for current knowledge. Heralds, criers, bards, and griots buy and sell information from the fifteen founding civilizations active in the

Areas of the Courthouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

records rooms (area H2) at all hours. Behind a desk sits a court clerk (commoner). Uncomfortable wood benches line the walls. A copper plaque mounted above each bench says, in Common, “Please have a

space hold boxes of papers dated by month and year. These papers are records of court proceedings and depositions. H3. Clerks’ Office Two desks pushed together in the middle of the room hold quills

Cyre (The Mournland)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

questioned their faith in the wake of the Mourning, but some believe that this is a divine trial and a time when faith is needed more than ever. Queen Dannel ir’Wynarn was in Metrol on the Day of

Mourning and is presumed to be dead. Her son Prince Oargev ir’Wynarn holds court in New Cyre, a massive refugee camp set up in Breland. Some refugees support Oargev and the dream of a restored Cyre, while

Forging an Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

state of things in the Underdark and to court their aid in finding out more about the situation. The representatives of each faction receive a briefing on what the characters told Bruenor, and all have an

legwork of getting the different factions on board. If the characters are already involved with one or more factions, and especially if they have previously contacted the factions with news of developments in the Underdark, adjust the information presented below as needed.

Old Village and Temple

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

heard about from Pond Mother and perhaps also from the yuan-ti captives. The old village was abandoned when the grippli realized they would fare better being closer to the water. They relocated to where

signals to direct the characters toward the courtyard. From there, the characters can approach the upper court (area T2), where the prisoners are. The following locations are keyed to the map of the

The Abbot

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

reopened the abbey and began tending to the physically and mentally ill. In so doing, he hoped to bring some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began

realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the vampire could never truly die, at least not in Barovia. Bride of Strahd. Strahd confided in the

Save the Mill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

spears from above, then leap down to fight hand-to-hand. The ambushers have a good chance to gain a surprise round for their spear volley; a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check is needed to

Award standard XP for defeated foes. If characters realized they were walking into a trap, give each a 50 XP bonus. If they didn’t deduce that it was a trap but spotted the ambushers in time to prevent a surprise round, give each character a 25 XP bonus.

Save the Mill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

of spears from above, then leap down to fight hand-to-hand. The ambushers have a good chance to gain a surprise round for their spear volley; a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check is needed to

Award standard XP for defeated foes. If characters realized they were walking into a trap, give each a 50 XP bonus. If they didn’t deduce that it was a trap but spotted the ambushers in time to prevent a surprise round, give each character a 25 XP bonus.

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

me push beyond my limitations. 6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer. Bard d6 I became a bard because … 1 I awakened my latent bardic

but found I needed to work in the world, to bring the message of my faith to the darkest corners of the land. 6 I realize that my god works through me, and I do as commanded, even though I don’t know

Najara

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Serpent Hills, where we were taken prisoner by yuan-ti patrolling the borders of their domain. The half-elf was hauled away in slaver’s chains, but for some reason I was taken to the court of Jarant

paladins slew all but one of the ambassadors, and sent the survivor back to Jarant’s court to communicate their answer. The other responses to the Najaran ambassadors fell somewhere in between

Settlers, Squatters, and Invaders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

defensive measures. When needed, the spellcasters of the Stoneheart Enclave serve as extraplanar diplomats, forging occasional agreements with xorn and galeb duhr to aid Blingdenstone. The enclave’s

other svirfneblin to recognize Clan Goldwhisker’s right to remain in Blingdenstone. The Pudding King’s “Court” The so-called Pudding King holds court in the deepest sections of Blingdenstone. He was

Mephistopheles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

glaciers and howling ice storms. Mephistopheles holds court here with the ice devils that make up his retinue. Operating from his great tower, the icy citadel of Mephistar, he conducts a never-ending

made. His court is constantly alert for agents from Dis, since it greatly pains Dispater that Mephistopheles might come across a scrap of information that he doesn’t possess. A number of renowned

Questioning Seekers

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

. She is helping the Avowed with various chores to make amends. Valor is reshingling the roof of the Hearth during the day, or pacing in the Court of Air at night. Agitated and restless, she’s wary of

. After finding the information she needed, she prepared to leave three days ago. That’s when the Avowed informed her that her gift, The Dark Hunger, had revealed its true form, attacking and destroying

Easthaven Town Hall (T1-T10)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Easthaven Town Hall (T1-T10) Information about Easthaven’s Town Hall is provided here, along with a map. You can use map 1.11 to represent other town halls in Ten-Towns, as needed. Easthaven’s Town

chairs, and colorful streamers hang from the rafters. A curtained window looks down on area T6. T10. Small Claims Court Residents of Easthaven come here to settle claims for petty crimes. Rows of

M17. Prison

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

the halberds from the suits of armor (or weapons of their own) to wedge open the mouth, preventing it from closing until these obstructions are removed. No ability check is needed to accomplish this. If

minds. Appendix D has additional roleplaying notes for Glister. Tales from the Gloaming Court, Vol. 8. The book Glister is reading is a hefty, green-covered tome with a withered frog stitched into its

Choldrith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

. When devotees of Lolth created the first chitines, she watched as her followers used arcane magic and demonic powers and invoked her aid for the divine spark needed to ensure the subjects’ survival

pleased, because choldriths could lay eggs that birthed more chitines (and the rare choldrith) and could direct the chitines in their work. But the devotees soon realized their mistake—choldriths

Campaign Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

settle a grudge. A sneaky character puts their skills to the test by leading the rest of the party to conduct a heist. A character learns the location of a magic item needed to save their hometown. A

characters’ tavern out of business. Another might use the tavern as the setting for a murder mystery. Downloadable PDF

Mind Flayer Lairs

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

, and wait for new orders. Any mind flayer in need of assistance can visit this room to obtain the needed muscle power. In the event of an attack, the thralls gather here to arm themselves and ready for

battle. Elder Brain Resting Pool Usually centrally located, the lair’s resting pool is where the elder brain holds court in its brine pool, protected by a nearly impenetrable layer of a glass-like

The Revered Queen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

never known anything other than a martial existence. They needed a clear purpose and a forceful commander to spur them on, and Vlaakith provided both. Vlaakith decreed that, having defeated the mind

innermost court — the wondrous realm that Gith discovered in her journeys, and where she awaits those who have proven themselves worthy. Imagine you lack any concept of family. You’re constantly told that

Levistus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

does, however, remain a viable option for Geryon against Levistus’s servants. As such, Stygia has become a war-wracked realm. Any devils bound to either of the archdevils that aren’t needed for service

seek out knowledge that could free Levistus or allow Geryon to vanquish him and ascend to the lordship. Geryon fulfills his responsibilities in the soul trade by continuing to court mortals through his

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

seriously, and make sure they take yours just as seriously. Ideally, you’ll find a style of play that suits everyone. Downloadable PDF Using the Game Expectations Sheet The Game Expectations tracking

soft limit), incorporate it with care, if at all, and be ready to quickly veer away from it if needed. Common in-game limits apply to topics such as intraparty romance, sex, exploitation, racism

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

take yours just as seriously. Ideally, you’ll find a style of play that suits everyone. Downloadable PDF Using the Game Expectations Sheet The Game Expectations tracking sheet is a tool you can use

it with care, if at all, and be ready to quickly veer away from it if needed. Common in-game limits apply to topics such as intraparty romance, sex, exploitation, racism, enslavement, and violence

Lower Level Locations

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

is described in area S13. “Starglass Waypoint Features” offers information about the sconces and elevator. Dyson Logos Map: Starglass Waypoint Lower LevelView Player Version S3: Fountain Court An

elegant crystal fountain adorns the middle of this court. The fountain’s centerpiece is a beautiful crystal statue of a knight wearing a helm and ornate armor, her hands clasped around the hilt of a

Fey Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

a Domain of Delight). Inspiration. You gain inspiration each day at dawn for 2d4 days. Invitation. You receive an invitation to the Summer Court or the Gloaming Court (though this invitation does

imposed on a creature who breaks a lesser contract can be removed by any magic that ends a curse; a wish spell is needed to remove the penalty for breaking a greater contract. The Breaking a Greater

Court of Air

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

Court of Air This wide courtyard has nary a tree nor a well cluttering its cobblestone expanse. House of Rest This three-story bunkhouse in the Court of Air provides seekers with a place to rest and

directed to the Hearth if they want to continue their revels. The House of Rest can hold up to fifty guests comfortably. If more space is needed, extradimensional spaces are created using Mordenkainen’s

Lower Palace Locations

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

carriage’s doors are sealed shut, with no handles, hinges, or keyholes. Zybilna kept the carriage’s magic key inside the vehicle and used misty step spells to retrieve it as needed. The carriage’s crystal

tower and the staircases suspended above it. P13. Court of Storms The double door on the stone balcony between this area and area P22 is sealed with a lion crown lock (see “Crown Locks” earlier in the

Chamber Purpose

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

are held 13–14 Storage, mostly nonperishable goods 15 Throne room where the lair’s leaders hold court 16 Torture chamber 17 Training and exercise room 18 Trophy room or museum 19 Latrine or bath 20

creatures that pass through the portal or that attempt to clandestinely use it 95–98 Latrine or bath 99–00 Workshop for constructing tools and gear needed to study the portal Dungeon: Stronghold d100

23. Fazrian's Court

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

23. Fazrian’s Court Time and neglect have diminished the grandeur of these vaulted halls, wherein the fallen angel awaits. 23a. Grand Foyer The 18-foot-high double doors to the west swing inward

summon other yugoloths (as described in the “Variant: Yugoloth Summoning” sidebar in the “Yugoloths” entry in the Monster Manual) and tries to do so if reinforcements are needed. Characters who defeat

Tu'narath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

labyrinth. Guarded by two red dragons, Vlaakith sits upon her Throne of Bones and holds court over her supplicants. Glathk District. A muddy field that extends as far as the eye can see is the githyanki

maintenance enjoy a high status and are allowed to consider their work as part of their military service. Githyanki warriors provide labor as needed. Dragon Caves. The shattered lower body of the dead god

19. Spiderwatch Keep

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

insignia scarabs of House Freth can ignore. A successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to force open such a door. The inner doors have no locks. When an alarm sounds outside, the occupants

minotaurs, which would enable House Freth to defeat the forces of House Auvryndar and secure its power in Undermountain. But, having realized that he can’t summon a goristro demon alone, the archmage

Example Complex Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

threat) The court jester devised a deadly trap to foil anyone who sought to steal his magic fool’s cap. The jester’s tomb is located at the end of a 10-foot-wide, 150-foot-long hallway that descends

, a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to push the door open. Each check requires an action. Disable the Statues. A statue can be disabled by blocking the flow of gas from its mouth

Monastery Locations

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

to the west is a bathhouse and laundry area with three large wooden tubs. M8. Sandstone Court This area is open to the sky. Characters on the monastery roof can enter the building here. This long

, narrow court is paved in red sandstone. To the north stands the main temple or shrine of the monastery, its copper-sheathed doors emblazoned with a triangular symbol. Doors also exit the court at its

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