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great numbers, tapping into the magic of this Mythos entity to multiply and thrive.
Twisted Promises. Cults of Shub-Niggurath begin innocently enough. A village deep in a primal forest, or a group
rely on culling the weak among their own numbers. The community seeks outsiders. Brutal and vicious cults rely on raids, but more cunning ones lure strangers to their lands with promises of food and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
(area 14), and then set the controls in area 5 to release him. To convince them to do so, the fiend promises anything within his power. As a show of good faith, he can relate how to safely open the
treasure chests in area 13, and how his weapons have been taken to the chapel (area 14) and worked into the altar there. Tarnhem uses the balor stat block with the following changes: While held, Tarnhem
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(area 14), and then set the controls in area 5 to release him. To convince them to do so, the fiend promises anything within his power. As a show of good faith, he can relate how to safely open the
treasure chests in area 13, and how his weapons have been taken to the chapel (area 14) and worked into the altar there. Tarnhem uses the balor stat block with the following changes: While held, Tarnhem
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the dominant force in this portion of the dungeon. The hag offers two pieces of lore and promises that none of her creatures will leave this sector. She also says that the characters can move freely
between this area and the Stone Golem Quarries. 84. Altar Pool If the sahuagin occupy this area, those approaching can hear chanting. An octagonal pool fills this chamber. A slick of blood darkens the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the dominant force in this portion of the dungeon. The hag offers two pieces of lore and promises that none of her creatures will leave this sector. She also says that the characters can move freely
between this area and the Stone Golem Quarries. 84. Altar Pool If the sahuagin occupy this area, those approaching can hear chanting. An octagonal pool fills this chamber. A slick of blood darkens the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, Javor reminds the characters of promises they made (see the “Treasure” section). In exchange, the Uthgardt don’t bother the surviving Nettlebees. If Javor is slain before Wiggan or Bertram are, he returns
altar, each charm can be used twice before vanishing. In either case, a character of your choice later finds the raven figurine among his or her belongings, sensing Javor’s favorable opinion. If the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
missing from their ranks have been sacrificed on his secret altar. I don’t dismiss this possibility.
While his work progresses, it is the effort of an instrument as blunt as the mace he wields
tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming command of the fiercest among the Dragon Armies. Verminaard’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. “We are split in two,” Ploopploopeen explains, “fighting among ourselves.” The followers of the Deep Father have been making an increasing number of offerings on his altar — killing blood sacrifices
, allowing his true believers of the Sea Mother to cut off the head of the cult. The archpriest promises that the characters will be “well rewarded” for their aid. If the characters refuse, Ploopploopeen
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. “We are split in two,” Ploopploopeen explains, “fighting among ourselves.” The followers of the Deep Father have been making an increasing number of offerings on his altar — killing blood sacrifices
, allowing his true believers of the Sea Mother to cut off the head of the cult. The archpriest promises that the characters will be “well rewarded” for their aid. If the characters refuse, Ploopploopeen
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
missing from their ranks have been sacrificed on his secret altar. I don’t dismiss this possibility.
While his work progresses, it is the effort of an instrument as blunt as the mace he wields
tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming command of the fiercest among the Dragon Armies. Verminaard’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, Javor reminds the characters of promises they made (see the “Treasure” section). In exchange, the Uthgardt don’t bother the surviving Nettlebees. If Javor is slain before Wiggan or Bertram are, he returns
altar, each charm can be used twice before vanishing. In either case, a character of your choice later finds the raven figurine among his or her belongings, sensing Javor’s favorable opinion. If the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
guardroom are as follows. Cell 1C. The female elf in this cell is destined for sacrifice in the Temple. She is a noble, and she promises that if she is rescued, she will send her rescuers a reward of
wall grow more gruesome as the viewer proceeds north, culminating in scenes showing human and giant sacrifice near the end closest to the altar (area 11). 10. Servants’ and Thralls’ Worship Area The
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
guardroom are as follows. Cell 1C. The female elf in this cell is destined for sacrifice in the Temple. She is a noble, and she promises that if she is rescued, she will send her rescuers a reward of
wall grow more gruesome as the viewer proceeds north, culminating in scenes showing human and giant sacrifice near the end closest to the altar (area 11). 10. Servants’ and Thralls’ Worship Area The
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against the party, promising each character what it knows the character wants in exchange for nothing more than being allowed to spend a few more months in the temple. After that time, Sgothgah promises, it
believable, Sgothgah offers and promises anything — because the cunning creature has no intention of ever delivering. All it wants is for at least three promising victims to come close enough to the pool
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
against the party, promising each character what it knows the character wants in exchange for nothing more than being allowed to spend a few more months in the temple. After that time, Sgothgah promises, it
believable, Sgothgah offers and promises anything — because the cunning creature has no intention of ever delivering. All it wants is for at least three promising victims to come close enough to the pool
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Pools and to the Blood Pools. 62. Ooze Temple This chamber has stone benches, columns, and a raised altar, all suggesting it might have once been a temple or forum. Skeletons are arrayed across the
4 (1d8) acid damage. The wights aren’t affected, thanks to their boots. Raised Altar. This raised altar is 10 feet above the floor. It has sides of smooth stone. White Gate. The corridor to the east
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Pools and to the Blood Pools. 62. Ooze Temple This chamber has stone benches, columns, and a raised altar, all suggesting it might have once been a temple or forum. Skeletons are arrayed across the
4 (1d8) acid damage. The wights aren’t affected, thanks to their boots. Raised Altar. This raised altar is 10 feet above the floor. It has sides of smooth stone. White Gate. The corridor to the east
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Uthgar’s followers buried the half-ogre’s bones alongside a relic stolen from their enemies, the giants, and built an altar upon the burial site. When the Uthgardt call upon Uthgar for guidance or
seek to appease their totem spirits, they slaughter a woodland beast and place its carcass atop the altar, where it slowly rots. Today, the tribes maintain a tenuous truce and take turns protecting
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Uthgar’s followers buried the half-ogre’s bones alongside a relic stolen from their enemies, the giants, and built an altar upon the burial site. When the Uthgardt call upon Uthgar for guidance or
seek to appease their totem spirits, they slaughter a woodland beast and place its carcass atop the altar, where it slowly rots. Today, the tribes maintain a tenuous truce and take turns protecting
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
north. Against the south wall, a marble altar has a noticeable indentation. Near the altar is a monocular creature with a body that resembles melted yellow wax.
The yochlol Zuluthl was summoned by the
from this room, they revert to ordinary coins. There are 80 gp in total here. In addition, on top of the altar is a spell scroll of freedom of movement. G21: Receiving Room The double door leading from
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
north. Against the south wall, a marble altar has a noticeable indentation. Near the altar is a monocular creature with a body that resembles melted yellow wax.
The yochlol Zuluthl was summoned by the
from this room, they revert to ordinary coins. There are 80 gp in total here. In addition, on top of the altar is a spell scroll of freedom of movement. G21: Receiving Room The double door leading from
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, in front of a slab-like stone altar. Large, copper-sheathed doors stand in the middle of the south wall, and smaller doors exit to the east and west. Two narrow windows in the north wall admit thin
fingers of light from outside. Above the altar, a triangular symbol has been chiseled into the heavy stone blocks of the wall.
Anyone who looks in the northwest corner notices a small bronze lever (see
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, in front of a slab-like stone altar. Large, copper-sheathed doors stand in the middle of the south wall, and smaller doors exit to the east and west. Two narrow windows in the north wall admit thin
fingers of light from outside. Above the altar, a triangular symbol has been chiseled into the heavy stone blocks of the wall.
Anyone who looks in the northwest corner notices a small bronze lever (see
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
scales as those of a white dragon wyrmling. The firepit, if its ashes are sifted, is found to hold charred bits of kobold bones and armor. Treasure. The bench serves as a sort of tiny altar. Resting on it
, including safe passage for the characters to their chief. The creatures have no power to guarantee their promises, however. In addition, if the goblins are released, any understanding the characters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
scales as those of a white dragon wyrmling. The firepit, if its ashes are sifted, is found to hold charred bits of kobold bones and armor. Treasure. The bench serves as a sort of tiny altar. Resting on it
, including safe passage for the characters to their chief. The creatures have no power to guarantee their promises, however. In addition, if the goblins are released, any understanding the characters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Vanifer, and he promises an immense (and fictitious) reward if the characters bring him Tinderstrike. If the characters seem agreeable and competent, he provides them with directions to get them to area
uses sending to contact the chimera in area E30. The chimera moves to help Lyzzie as soon as it can. E26. Fire Temple This room has a wide alcove in the east wall. A raised dais with an altar fills
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Vanifer, and he promises an immense (and fictitious) reward if the characters bring him Tinderstrike. If the characters seem agreeable and competent, he provides them with directions to get them to area
uses sending to contact the chimera in area E30. The chimera moves to help Lyzzie as soon as it can. E26. Fire Temple This room has a wide alcove in the east wall. A raised dais with an altar fills
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
shelter elsewhere. If they challenge his authority, he promises them quiet accommodations in the local graveyard unless they do as he commands. Oboth likes to intimidate others, but doesn’t like to be
the spirit mound’s name refers to. The Sky Ponies use the stone as an altar, and Sky Pony shamans believe they can commune with Uthgar simply by touching the boulder while its surface is bathed in
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
shelter elsewhere. If they challenge his authority, he promises them quiet accommodations in the local graveyard unless they do as he commands. Oboth likes to intimidate others, but doesn’t like to be
the spirit mound’s name refers to. The Sky Ponies use the stone as an altar, and Sky Pony shamans believe they can commune with Uthgar simply by touching the boulder while its surface is bathed in