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’s most notorious locations is the Calim Jewel Emporium, widely regarded as the best jeweler in the city — and the best place to fence stolen gems, as it’s also the local Guild
headquarters. In addition to hosting regular public forums in her shop, Rael tacitly oversees the Garden of Whispers, a maze of wood-and-paper screens where people from across the city can buy and sell secrets with Guild agents and each other, speaking through the barriers so as to maintain anonymity.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
least, salvaged for docents and other magic items. Here are locations where operational warforged colossi are rumored to dwell:
“Arkus” (Colossus WX-11) lies prone at the bottom of the
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A colossus might be filled with monsters and secrets, in addition to the corpses of those who died inside it. In chapter 4, map 4.8 illustrates an inactive warforged colossus, and the text that
Urchin
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, and a pouch containing 10 gp
FEATURE: CITY SECRETS
You know the secret patterns and flow to cities and can find passages through the urban sprawl that others would miss. When you
are not in combat, you (and companions you lead) can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your speed would normally allow.
Suggested Characteristics
Urchins are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
hiding places of noble secrets. The capital of Levkarest is described below, and other notable locations are summarized on the Borca Locations table.
Locations in Borca The impoverished lands of Borca languish in the shadow of opulent noble estates and garish monuments to greed. The exploited land bears the scars of age-old rivalries and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Locations in Lamordia Lamordia is a frigid land. In the north, the Sea of Secrets is choked with ice, while the mountains known as the Sleeping Beast are never without snow. The cities of Ludendorf
and Neufurchtenburg are detailed below, and other notable locations are summarized on the Lamordia Locations table.
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sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.
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Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an
new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
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I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
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I am incredibly slow to trust. Those
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
in, a pet mouse, a token to remember your parents by, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
FEATURE: CITY SECRETS
You know the secret patterns and flow to cities and
can find passages through the urban sprawl that others would miss. When you are not in combat, you (and companions you lead) can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Power of Secrets The characters can learn two secrets in this chapter that are applicable to the rules in “The Power of Secrets” section in this book’s introduction: Gazaia’s Secret. The dryad Gazaia
) described in the “Peylon Tree Locations” section later in this chapter. Valendar’s Secret. The werewolf Valendar led an assault against his enemies without properly planning the mission. Valendar is the leader of the Blue Fire Wardens and is held captive in area V7 of the Three Moons Vault.
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and companions you lead can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your speed would normally allow. The paths of the undercity are haunted by dangers that rarely brave the
joined the Gruul in a battle against the Boros once, and the sergeant of that Boros squad would love to prove that it was me.
3
I had a romance with a Dimir agent whom I still feed secrets to
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.
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matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
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The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
acted at the behest of much more powerful overlords who want the obelisk pieces to impose some terrible fate upon the town. The characters discovered Ruxithid’s map, which shows the locations of the
these locations. To save Phandalin and its missing inhabitants, the characters must collect the remaining obelisk shards before the overlords do. Along the way, the heroes learn more about the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Exploring the Ruins As the characters explore the necropolis, call the players’ attention to any numbered locations their characters can see; these are typically the most intact buildings. Unless the
(determined by rolling a d20 and consulting the Ythryn Lore table below)
Once a haven for wizards, Ythryn is now a tomb filled with ancient secrets
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
insight into the setting. The other books are largely tied to specific subjects. If you want to run a campaign in the mysterious lands of Xen’drik, Secrets of Xen’drik and City of Stormreach have a
geographical overview of the setting; information on key locations, personalities, and organizations; an introductory adventure; and a bestiary of monsters and villains. Eberron Campaign Setting (3.5E
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Spined Devil Devil of Intrusion and Suspicion Habitat: Planar (Nine Hells); Treasure: None Spined devils, also known as spinagons, lurk in the shadows of the Lower Planes, seeking secrets for their
Information About... 1 Artifacts, their locations, and their owners. 2 Betrayals by infernal allies or other devils. 3 Crimes or deceptions by influential leaders. 4 The identities of incognito
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Sphinx of Secrets Hazem Ameen Sphinxes of secrets are commonly associated with a site of great magic or learning. These immortal beings often outlive such locations, though, and might protect a
site’s ruins as they continue their own studies. Sphinxes of secrets fiercely guard their dwellings and research. Sphinx of Secrets Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 136
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
of the action during play, describing locations and creatures that the adventurers face with read-aloud text. The players decide what their characters do as they navigate hazards and choose what to
Secrets and reveals are important DM tools. If you read any of the DM-only material and still want to experience the adventure as a player, you can—just don’t let this knowledge influence your character’s actions or behavior. More importantly, don’t spoil any surprises for your fellow players!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
that links two specific times and places on the Material Plane. The earliest texts tied to gods of magic mention time gates’ existence, though their locations are well-kept secrets. Time gates are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
more than one or two game sessions each to complete. Chapter 2 describes several interesting locations on the fringes of Icewind Dale, including some future threats to Ten-Towns. The characters are
drawn to these locations by rumors or quests. These sites are ancillary to the main story but help bring the harsh land of Icewind Dale to life. The adventure kicks off in earnest with chapter 3, as the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Aureon taught giants the secrets of wizardry, and they grew powerful. The giants built towers that touched the sky and seemingly endless cities. The mightiest among the giants was the titan Cul’sir. His
mystery, a realm that cannot be mapped, a place that holds secrets that could shatter the world. This story bears at least some truth. The elves were once slaves of the ancient giants, and the dragons
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Player Version Kalakeri Locations Location Description Ashwagangha Mountains The forbidden ruins of the accursed city of Bahru lie hidden somewhere in the Ashwagangha Mountains. A powerful evil force
. Gharial Rivers The villages of Banyan and Veena are renowned for their remarkable herbalists, but their secrets rely on plants guarded by the titanic crocodiles of the Gharial Rivers. Island of the Naga
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nyx is impossible to map, distinct regions do exist, and some travelers have returned to the mortal realm with tales of these incredible locations. Mount Hiastos This drifting mountain rises in sharp
there within an ancient, knotted wood. Mystic Sea This body of mist and water hides endless secrets within its depths—both literal secrets that manifest from mortal minds and unimagined concepts not yet
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
agents. Damien Mammoliti Map 2.1: Barovia View Player Version Barovia Locations Location Description Amber Temple A society of mages constructed the Amber Temple long ago to imprison vestiges of
malevolent entities. The mages are long dead; mighty evil forces now obsess over the temple’s secrets. Argynvostholt The fortified Argynvostholt mansion lies in ruins haunted by the restless spirits
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Island Locations The following locations are keyed to map 1. Ahoyhoy The tortle fort of Ahoyhoy (see map 2) is situated on the northwest coast of the island. Tortles come here to socialize, lay eggs
mountains east of Ahoyhoy is an old shrine that belonged to some kind of snake cult. It’s a place of mystery and secrets. 6 Tortles mate and lay eggs when they grow old. The parents guard the eggs until
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
’ map surprises her. She asks to look at it and then says the following: “These old names have sad stories. Talhund means ‘hidden gifts.’ It relates to priests of Dumathoin, the dwarven god of secrets
fell. Legends say that the mind flayers even breached the Crypt of the Talhund.
“The mind flayers soon abandoned these sites, and all three locations have since fallen to ruin. Only monsters and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, and individuals who study the secrets of the multiverse. Histories and fireside tales are filled with the exploits of those who wield it. What normal folk know of magic depends on where they live and
items, magical locations, and creatures that have supernatural powers? At what power level do these things go from everyday to exotic? How do authorities regulate and use magic? How do normal folks use
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
other elves to this region. Though he doesn’t know its location, he’s interested in finding it, as it reportedly was a magical marvel that might hold valuable secrets. Once Dalamar reveals this shared
able to glean more information about the city’s location. The following locations (detailed later in this chapter and shown on map 5.1) are of particular interest to Dalamar: Blue Phoenix Shrine
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
deities, the features of these locations vary between communities. Roll on or choose a result from the Kuo-toa Ritual Sites table to inspire features and suggest adventures within a kuo-toa community
creatures that whisper secrets. 4 A hidden shrine with a patchwork depiction of a new kuo-toa deity. 5 The lavish chamber of an animal or monster said to be prophetic, lucky, or literate. 6 A pool filled
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Notable Locations Like Khorvaire, Sarlona primarily occupies the northern hemisphere of Eberron, and it has all the climatic and topographic variety one would expect given its immensity. A few places
region, haunted and cursed. Dark secrets and great treasures remain in the vast war labyrinths of Ohr Kaluun, but fiends, wards, and far deadlier threats linger in this fallen kingdom.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Y19) and the Ythryn mythallar (area Y23), one must perform the Rite of the Arcane Octad on the spire’s doorstep (area Y6). To learn this ritual, the party must explore eight locations in the city and
your heart. Step 2. Summon a flame in your palm. Step 3. Speak a secret about yourself aloud. (The secrets in appendix B might come into play here and in step 4.) Step 4. Compel another to share a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
reveal information, whether in the form of secrets long forgotten, glimpses of the future, the locations of hidden things, the truth behind illusions, or visions of distant people or places.
Enchantment
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
hauntings appear in any locations, and no spontaneous hauntings occur. Haunting Locations. Spontaneous hauntings are in the crypt’s ghostly hall (area P2), honored approach (area P6), reliquary (area P7
the rules for blessings presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Blessing of Dumathoin. Your eyes become keen enough to pick out hidden secrets. You gain darkvision. If you already had darkvision, you
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
often spirit their victims back to surreal lairs where they hold captives prisoner or cook them into monstrous meals.
Green hags frequently know strange magic or forgotten secrets, such as the
weaknesses of villains, the locations of lost treasures, or the ways to break curses. They might trade such knowledge for rare magic or symbolic treasures. Roll on or choose a result from the Green Hag
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Mount Ironrot Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4.1. Francesca Baerald Map 4.1: Mount Ironrot Outskirts View Player Version Oval Portal A twenty-foot-tall, vertical, black oval made
’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Treasure. A character who searches the area and succeeds on a DC 14
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
smaller — but no less effective — workings of magic that keep safe important locations like Candlekeep. Even the many-layered wards and effects of Undermountain, beneath Waterdeep, are considered a mythal
beings attuned to its effects, who can ignore any restrictions on spellcasting, can direct targetable effects of the mythal, and can teach others of appropriate skill how to access its secrets. Except
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
. Foreboding. Atmosphere and a sense of dread are key. Locations are often decrepit or foreboding. High Emotions. Gothic stories include intense, exaggerated emotions. Romances, rivalries, and life
, but this shouldn’t be immediately obvious. Drop hints about your villain’s awful secrets before revealing them fully. Gothic Horror Villains Though thoroughly wicked, villains in gothic horror tales act