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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Ritual Kuo-toa parade around the altar in a wide circle as they chant. Part of their path sends them splashing and wading through the shallows of the Darklake. The characters quickly can’t tell
one faction of fish-folk from the other, but they see the archpriest of the Sea Mother and his whip moving toward the altar. Bloppblippodd calls for the sacrifices to be brought forth, and one kuo-toa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Ritual Kuo-toa parade around the altar in a wide circle as they chant. Part of their path sends them splashing and wading through the shallows of the Darklake. The characters quickly can’t tell
one faction of fish-folk from the other, but they see the archpriest of the Sea Mother and his whip moving toward the altar. Bloppblippodd calls for the sacrifices to be brought forth, and one kuo-toa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Walking a Different Path Acquisitions Incorporated barbarians walk a different path than their kin of the wild lands. Or, more precisely, they walk familiar paths in unique and novel ways. Path of
the Ancestral Guardian Rather than calling upon the spirits of your ancestors, you are in communion with the franchise executives and corporate raiders who have traveled your path before. These paragons
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darkness.
Whatever their origin and their mission, paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of evil. Whether sworn before a god’s altar and the witness of a priest, in a
BREAKING YOUR OATH
A paladin tries to hold to the highest standards of conduct, but even the most virtuous paladin is fallible. Sometimes the right path proves too demanding, sometimes a situation calls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Walking a Different Path Acquisitions Incorporated barbarians walk a different path than their kin of the wild lands. Or, more precisely, they walk familiar paths in unique and novel ways. Path of
the Ancestral Guardian Rather than calling upon the spirits of your ancestors, you are in communion with the franchise executives and corporate raiders who have traveled your path before. These paragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Obstacles Obstacles block progress through the dungeon. In some cases, what adventurers consider an obstacle is an easy path for the dungeon’s inhabitants. For example, a flooded chamber is a
the stonework in a wider area around it. An area of battering winds that emanates from a magic altar could stir the air less dangerously for hundreds of feet in all directions. Obstacles d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Obstacles Obstacles block progress through the dungeon. In some cases, what adventurers consider an obstacle is an easy path for the dungeon’s inhabitants. For example, a flooded chamber is a
the stonework in a wider area around it. An area of battering winds that emanates from a magic altar could stir the air less dangerously for hundreds of feet in all directions. Obstacles d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
outlines what’s needed for the ritual: The altar of Torm in area H6 must be cleansed and the ritual performed before it. The altar of Torm can be restored as described in area H6. Pherria suggests that
the characters splash the altar with holy water taken from the font in area H16. A creature standing within 5 feet of the restored altar must recite a special prayer to Torm. Only this prayer can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
outlines what’s needed for the ritual: The altar of Torm in area H6 must be cleansed and the ritual performed before it. The altar of Torm can be restored as described in area H6. Pherria suggests that
the characters splash the altar with holy water taken from the font in area H16. A creature standing within 5 feet of the restored altar must recite a special prayer to Torm. Only this prayer can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
are also depicted various religious symbols of good alignment. There is a mosaic path leading between four rows of wooden pews that face the worship area. In front of the pews, a wooden railing divides
the room. South of it is an altar in front of a tiered dais, on which sits a wooden chair.
If the characters move farther into the room so they can see the features in the south end, continue: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
are also depicted various religious symbols of good alignment. There is a mosaic path leading between four rows of wooden pews that face the worship area. In front of the pews, a wooden railing divides
the room. South of it is an altar in front of a tiered dais, on which sits a wooden chair.
If the characters move farther into the room so they can see the features in the south end, continue: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Chamber Eleven robed cultists chant within this ritual chamber. Each wears a horned, golden mask with four metallic tentacles sprouting from its chin. The cultists gather around a black marble altar
supported by six sculpted tentacles. A twelfth cultist convulses atop the altar.
Twelve cultists perform a wicked ritual in this room. The cultists are hostile toward intruders but continue intoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Chamber Eleven robed cultists chant within this ritual chamber. Each wears a horned, golden mask with four metallic tentacles sprouting from its chin. The cultists gather around a black marble altar
supported by six sculpted tentacles. A twelfth cultist convulses atop the altar.
Twelve cultists perform a wicked ritual in this room. The cultists are hostile toward intruders but continue intoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the east, this large hall narrows to a raised area with an altar. The north side of the building is a tangle of fallen stone and beams. The south side holds two doors.
The ceiling here is 20 feet
, two potions of healing (superior), and a periapt of proof against poison. P7: Chancel Stone steps rise from the water to a dry platform bearing a triangular stone altar. Sculpted reliefs near the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the east, this large hall narrows to a raised area with an altar. The north side of the building is a tangle of fallen stone and beams. The south side holds two doors.
The ceiling here is 20 feet
, two potions of healing (superior), and a periapt of proof against poison. P7: Chancel Stone steps rise from the water to a dry platform bearing a triangular stone altar. Sculpted reliefs near the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
have not come to lead you on a path to immortality. However many souls you have bled on your hidden altar, however many visitors you have tortured in your dungeon, know that you are not the ones who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
intricately carved wooden altar beyond the pool. Bak Mei has yet to collect the materials needed to craft the gloves of soul catching. The pages feature detailed illustrations of hands, showing how ki flows
. Death is a fitting end for one who feared death so much that he inflicted great pain on others, but Bak Mei was once a kind man devoted to justice, so perhaps he could find a path to redemption. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
have not come to lead you on a path to immortality. However many souls you have bled on your hidden altar, however many visitors you have tortured in your dungeon, know that you are not the ones who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
intricately carved wooden altar beyond the pool. Bak Mei has yet to collect the materials needed to craft the gloves of soul catching. The pages feature detailed illustrations of hands, showing how ki flows
. Death is a fitting end for one who feared death so much that he inflicted great pain on others, but Bak Mei was once a kind man devoted to justice, so perhaps he could find a path to redemption. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
seam in the rock. The passage to the east splits, with both routes connecting to area S3. One path enters area S3 through a broken crypt in that room’s wall, while the other descends 15 feet and leads
a robed figure with a grim skull for a face. Before the statue, a pair of skeletons kneel, holding an altar of polished black stone between them.
This shrine is under the effect of a hallow spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
seam in the rock. The passage to the east splits, with both routes connecting to area S3. One path enters area S3 through a broken crypt in that room’s wall, while the other descends 15 feet and leads
a robed figure with a grim skull for a face. Before the statue, a pair of skeletons kneel, holding an altar of polished black stone between them.
This shrine is under the effect of a hallow spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
these relics and surrounded their altars with burial mounds. Go to these mounds, retrieve one or more of our lost relics, and bring them here as tribute. Do this, and your path will be made clear. There
relic disappears, the oracle says in a booming voice, “You have done a great deed for all giants! A new path lies before you!” For each relic that the characters offer as tribute, a stony bas-relief
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
these relics and surrounded their altars with burial mounds. Go to these mounds, retrieve one or more of our lost relics, and bring them here as tribute. Do this, and your path will be made clear. There
relic disappears, the oracle says in a booming voice, “You have done a great deed for all giants! A new path lies before you!” For each relic that the characters offer as tribute, a stony bas-relief
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. A stone pier juts from one end near a winding path. A light fog clings to the trees, making whorls and eddies despite the lack of wind.
Two spirit nagas named Valsyx and Charnyz lurk in the swamp on
this small island. The sucking mire off the winding path is difficult terrain. Mezzoloths from the Wailing Battlefield made an exploratory attack on this nodule a short time ago, but the nagas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. A stone pier juts from one end near a winding path. A light fog clings to the trees, making whorls and eddies despite the lack of wind.
Two spirit nagas named Valsyx and Charnyz lurk in the swamp on
this small island. The sucking mire off the winding path is difficult terrain. Mezzoloths from the Wailing Battlefield made an exploratory attack on this nodule a short time ago, but the nagas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
claims to know a path to religious enlightenment. Those who fail to prove their devotion to his teachings turn up petrified.
3 The sea boils around an ancient, submerged ruin called the Drowned Altar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
floor. Dungeon State. If the otyughs are freed and given a glyph key, they go rampaging through the dungeon, devouring anything in their path, including Red Wizards. White Gates. The open passages that
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
successful check, the character determines the young man died of exsanguination somewhere else and his body was brought here. (Werth was killed on the altar in area T4.) T2: Vestibule Broken doors lie on the
: Central Altar This seven-foot-long, oval altar is made of pink stone. A depression atop the altar is stained blackish red.
The cult leaders execute disloyal cultists here. As a Study action, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, knowing no other life except its sacred mission. Magical Tests. The secrets and treasures a sphinx guards remain under divine protection, so that when a creature fails a sphinx’s test, the path to the
deems worthy. Round she is, yet flat as a board
Altar of the Lupine Lords
Jewel on black velvet, pearl in the sea
Unchanged but e’erchanging, eternally.
— Riddle of the gynosphinx of White Plume Mountain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
different points. Most side passages are blocked by rubble, making the path of the two Waterdeep City Watch guards easy to follow. The next area of interest on the adventurers’ journey is a chamber
. Clearing a Path. The trail leads to an area where a cave-in occurred sometime after Teeshe and Boot passed through. To clear the cave-in, the characters work together to move the debris and secure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, knowing no other life except its sacred mission. Magical Tests. The secrets and treasures a sphinx guards remain under divine protection, so that when a creature fails a sphinx’s test, the path to the
deems worthy. Round she is, yet flat as a board
Altar of the Lupine Lords
Jewel on black velvet, pearl in the sea
Unchanged but e’erchanging, eternally.
— Riddle of the gynosphinx of White Plume Mountain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
path into our chosen afterlife. I watched as my father built a tomb for himself, to guard against bandits who might plunder his tomb, robbing him of his refuge in the beyond. Yet, only a few years
outstretched, holds an enormous altar bowl of blazing fire. A stone staircase ascends to the bowl, with hieroglyphs carved into the face of the lowest step.
This room is brightly lit by Continual Flame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
path into our chosen afterlife. I watched as my father built a tomb for himself, to guard against bandits who might plunder his tomb, robbing him of his refuge in the beyond. Yet, only a few years
outstretched, holds an enormous altar bowl of blazing fire. A stone staircase ascends to the bowl, with hieroglyphs carved into the face of the lowest step.
This room is brightly lit by Continual Flame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
claims to know a path to religious enlightenment. Those who fail to prove their devotion to his teachings turn up petrified.
3 The sea boils around an ancient, submerged ruin called the Drowned Altar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
floor. Dungeon State. If the otyughs are freed and given a glyph key, they go rampaging through the dungeon, devouring anything in their path, including Red Wizards. White Gates. The open passages that
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