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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
head is a crystal helmet-like contraption with leather straps, copper coils, and flashing glass diodes attached to it that emits buzzing noises. Halaster cast a geas spell on the nothic to prevent it
materializes on the floor in the northwest corner. The chest is unlocked and contains 750 gp and three potions of greater healing. (See level 6, area 39c, for the significance of the word “xunderbrok.”)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the trade hub from the surface world. The Black Network doesn’t reveal the shortest route for security reasons. Instead, its representatives lead the adventurers to a remote cave in the Surbrin Hills
overview map of the Underdark in chapter 2). Characters accompanied by Zhentarim guides approach Mantol-Derith via a subterranean rift. A narrow trail winds up the side of the rift, ending at a secret door in the northwest corner of the trade hub (area 1a).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
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The combination of noises from the large crowd and the disruptive vibrations of the boomhailers has enraged a purple worm dwelling deep below the city. It emerges and begins wreaking havoc on Three Sun
, the angel Artavazda (a lawful good pari; detailed at the end of this adventure) appears at the southeastern corner of the square with ten members of the Brightguard (use the guard stat block). If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Terror. The first time this encounter occurs, the characters hear eerie clacking and scraping noises echoing in the mine shafts and notice gouges in the walls. The second time, they find the source of
Connection. The tunnel in the southeast corner of the bottom level of the mine is where the miners accidentally connected to an Underdark tunnel. The hook horror entered the mine through a hole in the wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Emridy Meadows. A character with the Wayfarer background might know Miklos as a generous man who gives away food and sometimes even lodging to people in need. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might
visit the Black Dragon Inn for one of the following reasons: Eavesdropper’s Paradise. Many clandestine meetings occur at the Black Dragon. Adventurers eavesdropping on private conversations might overhear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Detention Bog Locations The following sections are keyed to map 6.1. The characters begin on the island in the southeast corner of the map. Map 6.1: the detention bog View Player Version D1. The
. The crate has a cracked corner seam that oozes a tar-like substance into the filthy water.
Characters who examine the crate from a distance of 5 feet or less can, with a successful DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
covered cook pot, emerging if the lid is lifted or if the specter is disturbed by noises from area 2b. The specter can command four nearby pots and pans to do its bidding; treat these objects as
against the north wall. At the foot of the bed rests a locked wooden chest (see “Trapped Chest” below). A desk in the southeast corner has stacks of musty old tomes atop it (see “Treasure” below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
ladder at each end. The ladder at the south end climbs to area O1. O5. Chokepoint A long room, divided in the middle by two open doorways, stands empty. In the far southwest corner, an iron lever sticks
out of the wall.
Nildar (see area O6) investigates any loud noises in this area. Once summoned, he stands next to the lever and waits for one or more intruders to move into the chokepoint, whereupon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the church for reasons that will quickly become obvious. The following areas correspond to labels on the map of the church below. Map 3.2: ChurchView Player Version E5a. Hall The doors open to reveal
in the ceiling of this moldy room, which contains a few broken roof shingles amid puddles of water. In one corner, set into the floor, is a heavy wooden trapdoor held shut with a chain and a padlock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
arranged. Other furniture includes a cabinet full of glass decanters and wine goblets, and a six-foot-tall gilded harp standing in the northwest corner. A staircase in the northeast corner ascends to the
for different reasons (see area C12 for details). A hag stole Heluthe’s corpse a few years ago and replaced it with a scarecrow and two crawling claws that try to murder anyone who releases them. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
contains braziers of glowing-hot coals in the northwest corner and the southwest corner. Loud mechanical noises come from behind the double door in the middle of the east wall.
Unless they were drawn to
. Loud mechanical noises come from behind the west wall.
Unless they are drawn to area X19 by sounds of combat there, four quaggoths gnaw on bones in this room and attack intruders on sight. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
in white. A table in the center of the room has a small bench beside it. In the southwest corner is a coffer, its lid closed. A mass of seaweed rises in the northwest corner to a height of about seven
chamber are tiled in a dark green color, and the ceiling is tiled light green. A seaweed bed fills the northeast corner. In the center of the room stands a small table with a small bench beside it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. They also can’t trust the moronic squidlings to accomplish such a delicate task. For these reasons, the gnome ceremorphs need help. They have built a device that can detect the presence of psi
squelching and keening noises when excited or upset; otherwise, they communicate in bursts of emotion punctuated with short, simple words conveyed telepathically. The squidlings trust Vorryn and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to her. She’s willing to cautiously parley with characters who claim they are investigating the carnival for their own reasons. Appendix D contains additional roleplaying notes for Kettlesteam
characters corner her, Kettlesteam tells her story in the voice she stole from Candlefoot: Many years ago, she made a fey pact with Zybilna, the archfey who rules the Feywild domain of Prismeer. Recently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Valtagar Steelshadow (see below) is reading his spellbook — a bound stack of mithral plates. The book rests atop a stout, stone lectern in the middle of the room.
Golem. Standing in the south corner is an
exile, only to fall in battle. Valtagar displays them not for sentimental reasons, but to reinforce his determination to return home. Treasure The mithral spellbook on the lectern weighs 30 pounds. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, Zorzula, and Zulkrod.
X4. Xardorok’s War Room This rectangular room has two sets of double doors, one to the north and the other to the south. A brazier of glowing-hot coals stands in each corner
door behind the brazier in the southwest corner. This 5-foot-wide, 10-foot-tall stone door swings into a 5-foot-diameter tunnel that leads to a similar door blocking entry to area X3. No ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
it. Activating this sundial returns the characters to the center of the maze. P3: Corner Bowers Sweet, gentle music without a source fills this bower, which consists of a small, circular alcove with a
tomb (area P12). Disturbance. Sounds of combat or other loud, alarming noises in this area draw the attention of Juliana and Orlando in area P6 as well as Argus and Hamish, a pair of former adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Dagult. Mintarn had been playing the game well, but now it finds itself backed into a corner with few moves left to make. The coin is no longer flowing into its harbors, and many of its best and brightest
slumber. When they can’t hear such noises, you might think folk of Mintarn would be inclined to explore Skadaurak, but as it was explained to me, the lack of the dragon snoring might mean he is away hunting somewhere, but it could just as easily mean he is present, watching, and holding his breath.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
that power and prestige lie just around the corner, this minor lordling grasps for every opportunity to climb the ranks. 2 Merchant Mastermind. Reputation, wealth, and power are one and the same for
palanquin as far as the eye can see. 4 Double Dealer. The leader of a noble family has turned against their nation, secretly opposing their liege for personal gain or ethical reasons. 5 Ambitious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
. The interior walls are mostly demolished, though a few remain.
The only room that still stands is in the southwest corner; it can be entered by a single door. This room is Arthur’s library (area 2
Player Version
The main hall’s west wall is lined with shelves. In the northwest corner, a blazing hearth emanates bright light and abundant heat. A pot of water boils on the hearth, and a large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
cartoonish goblin heads drawn in charcoal.
Noise. Banging noises can be heard to the north. (The goblins in area 1b are building a wooden stage there.)
1b. Auction Hall The goblins are erecting a
merchandise here. The stage will be quite large when it’s finished but is still in the preliminary stages of assembly. A pile of wrecked wooden furniture lies in the area’s northwest corner. Seven goblins are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
roof, cascades down until it crashes onto a ten-foot-high ledge, then tumbles over the ledge into a thin river of mud that flows out through a hole in the northeast corner. A stone staircase climbs up
feet wide, has no railings, and spans a wide cavern that echoes with strange clacking noises.
The bridge is 40 feet long and sturdy. A creature on the bridge that takes 10 damage or more from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
navigate its 20-foot elevation above the yard. A steel chain ladder coiled in a corner of the efreeti’s mouth can be lowered to allow access for non-flying creatures. Above the carved efreeti face, a
hostile if the characters attempt to force their way to or from area B4. Secret Door. A pressure plate in the corner of the floor behind the brazier opens a secret door leading to area B12. B12: Secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
items to feed to the zone’s monsters. If such interlopers can’t provide credible reasons for their presence, the wight orders the helmed horror to attack. Glyph Key. The wight has a glyph key attuned
. Four leucrottas (see appendix B) lurk here among the trees. They make noises that sound like the calls of pained humans, which their handlers normally ignore. The creatures gleefully attack anyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
southeast corner of the yard. A cottage stands in the east corner of the lot. Its elderly occupant, Darz Helgar (see appendix D), is paid by the lord protector to keep the town’s campgrounds clean by
persuaded to accept a business partner, provided there’s little or no risk to him. A priest of Helm named Silvarren Loomshank (LN male Illuskan human) sleeps in a drunken stupor in a corner of the common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
safe. Developments Any loud noises here attract the attention of the goblins in area 7. One goblin comes to investigate the disturbance. If it doesn’t return, or if it spots trouble and sounds the
feet high. Two large wooden tables with plain benches stand in the middle of the room, and a brass brazier full of glowing coals is tucked into one corner. Dirty dishes, half-full stewpots, moldy heels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the rubble appears dangerous, the tower is stable and the eastern passage is safe. Development. Any loud noises here attract the attention of the goblins in area C7. One goblin is sent through the
is tucked into one corner. Dirty dishes, half-full stewpots, moldy heels of bread, and gnawed bones cover the tables. Several goblins scuttle about while a tough-looking goblin barks orders.
This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
radiate dim light. The crickets are indifferent toward the characters. If the characters disturb the crickets, the insects begin to chirp loudly. The trolls in area L8 investigate any loud noises coming
noises, the bats settle back into their roosts at the end of the round. They don’t pursue creatures beyond the corridor. L10: Long Gallery The cavern widens into a gallery of considerable height and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, the insects begin to chirp loudly. The trolls in area L9 investigate any loud noises in this area. Mushrooms. The fungi in this cavern are edible, and characters can forage here without having to
swarm acts on the destroyed swarm’s initiative count. If the characters extinguish all light sources and cease attacking and making loud noises, the bats settle back into their roosts at the end of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
area 31, climb the staircase there, and pass through area 15. To reach the eastern gantry, they must take the elevator platform from area 24 to area 11. Loud noises on the north gantry attract the
northeast corner of the room and in alcoves to the south. These containers once held food and water for miners, but they are ancient and fall apart if disturbed. Development When they aren’t working here, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
one corner stands a broken loom.
Four twig blights lurk in the thicket south of this ruin, while two needle blights hide in the trees on the east side of the lane. A character within 10 feet of one
. Development. Any loud noises here alert the cultists in area U13, who cautiously investigate. U13: Dragon Cultists’ Cottage A widespread group called the Cult of the Dragon seeks to forge alliances with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the characters to take them, as she’s concerned about the crew getting too drunk to fend off threats. Z4: Mess Hall Empty wooden tables and chairs fill the mess hall. In the corner, an elf man plays a
telling the truth about monsters below, the treant has ulterior reasons for keeping the characters away from the lower deck. If the characters question the treant’s sincerity, Redbud admits to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Heaps of wreckage litter the interior of this ruin. In one corner stands a broken loom.
Six twig blights lurk in the thicket south of this ruin. Allow each character to attempt a Wisdom (Perception
) check contested by the blights’ Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid being surprised by them. Developments Any loud noises here alert the cultists in area 13, who quietly and cautiously investigate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
councillors, Thornwell, has her own reasons for wanting Mr. Dory humiliated, bankrupted, or — better yet — killed. She has been keeping an eye on her enemy as a result (see the “Adventure Hooks
before they arrive here. While the golem holds intruders at bay, Dory retreats to the far corner of the room and uses Eye of Corruption to weaken the most threatening character. He then follows up with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and leads to Queen Neri’s sunken tomb (area 22). Treasure A giant clam rests in the southwest corner of the room. The clam’s contents are determined by the Giant Clam table (see the “Maelstrom
anemone chests to be slowly digested. Any loud noises here awaken the giants in area 29 and alert any giants in area 14. 28. Kitchen If music is being played in area 14, it can be clearly heard in this






