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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
peruse the contents within, with an Avowed adjutant (a commoner) serving as their guide. Visitors are required to stay with their guide, since those unfamiliar with the library might become lost in
its labyrinthine halls and extradimensional spaces. The oldest of the library’s buildings are soaring stone affairs with floors crafted from lustrous dark wood and floor-to-ceiling shelves. Ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
spell that deals fire damage, which clears all the webs in the spell’s area. 4a. Wandering Quaggoths Three quaggoths serving as guards for the drow are patrolling this 10-foot-high area. When they
webs. Several 3-foot-long bundles wrapped in spider silk are suspended in the webs.
Strange Face. Spiders have woven a giant, webbed face of Halaster that looks down from the 20-foot-high ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
2. Island Chamber This large chamber has a 40-foot-high ceiling set with massive stalactites, with smaller stalagmites set across the ground. A pool with a small island in the southeast corner of the
Chuth to their approach, a group of elf guards (3 commoners and 1 noble) stand at the northwest entrance to this area, driven by fear into serving the dragon (see area 4). They are expecting more cultists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
2. Island Chamber This large chamber has a 40-foot-high ceiling set with massive stalactites and smaller stalagmites. A pool with a small island in the southeast corner of the cavern is fed by
group of elf guards (3 commoners and 1 noble) stand at the northwest entrance to this area, driven by fear into serving the dragon. They are expecting more cultists to arrive at the lair, and savvy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ceiling of which is uneven and ranges in height from 15 to 30 feet. The cave’s other features are as follows: Moss. Thick moss grows on the walls and the ceiling.
Fungi. The earthen floor gives rise to a
and the fire beetles share this delicate ecosystem with the myconids, serving to help control the growth of fungi in the caverns. The light from the fire beetles’ carapaces is the cave’s only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Guards Corroded, broken weapons litter this hall, as if a battle had been fought here long ago. Clinging to the ceiling above the eastern door are three vampire spawn named Darvanos, Hekella, and Tozu
after she was forced to watch Umbraxakar devour the corpses of her slain companions one by one. She stays close to her rescuers, serving as a loyal follower until she is safely out of Undermountain or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
turn there takes 3 (1d6) fire damage. After 1 minute, the pillars cool. Lava Passage. The northeastern lava flow is only 4 feet lower than the ceiling of the passage through which it flows
upward. A natural pillar is the only feature of the upper level. In the center the lower level, a vortex of flame jets from the floor toward the ceiling. Numerous exits head off in different directions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
pale violet light brightens before you, revealing an opening in the vaulted ceiling and a spiral stone staircase with no railing, climbing up into darkness.
Around the stairs, the light reveals a
and goals are entirely self serving, and he will sacrifice the characters without hesitation to further his schemes. Moreover, Vizeran isn’t as immune as he believes to the demonic madness growing in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
). Above the library is a loft with an improvised railing made from wood and wire that reaches partway to the ceiling. This is Ignis’s nursery (area 5).
Sean Macdonald Map: Holrow Homestead View
(Stealth) check. 2: Library This is the only room on the ground floor that is still intact. The ceiling is 8 feet high. This room was Arthur Holrow’s office and laboratory. Inside is a desk with scattered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. A frost druid’s awaken spell has given it an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to speak Common. Although it’s grateful for the magical gift, the giant walrus is not interested in serving anyone or
. From the ceiling to the floor, the stairs that lead up to area G6 are enclosed by thick, 9-foot-high railings of sculpted ice. The stairs, like the floor, are difficult terrain. When a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Navid’s cell of the Ashen Heirs. Characters can enter this area via the front door or the windcatcher tower above its 20-foot-high ceiling. If the characters have not alerted the anarchists to their
-glass magic lanterns set around the ceiling, each embossed with the phases of the moon. At the room’s center, a brown-skinned man with glowing eyes reclines upon a cushion. An attendant wearing a mask
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Characters with no special interest in serving a deity might participate in the “Scales of War” prelude instead. The prelude unfolds in a surreal, dreamlike situation where characters can follow a
tree visible from outside breaks through the ruin’s marble floor and stretches through the collapsed ceiling. Around it, broken statues line the remaining walls, standing in crumbling alcoves.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
ceiling hung with stalactites and clumps of slender, luminous crystals that bathe the cavern in a soft, violet light. Passages lead east and west. To the east, the tunnel ascends. The western passage is
hangs from the ceiling above the debris. It ate several cultists before the others started avoiding the area. Eager for more humanoid flesh, the roper attempts to subdue as many of the adventurers as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Saviors of Safeton
takes pride in serving the people of Phlandish, but can’t wait to leave.
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, the firepit running in the middle of the hall is dark, but shutters high in the ceiling have been opened to let shafts of sunlight illuminate the space.
At the far end, Count Merleche sits on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
invitation of her husband, the burgomaster. She calls for the maid to take them to the den (area N3e) and then to inform Baron Vallakovich (see area N2l) that his guests have arrived. A serving table
subjects. N3l. Library Floor-to-ceiling shelves line every wall of this windowless room, and the number of books contained here is nothing short of astounding.A brass oil lamp sits atop a large desk in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Middle Level (M1-M9) M1. Foyer and Hallway The characters emerge from the portal in the grand foyer of the mansion. On this side, the portal looks like a double door. The ceiling arches to fifteen
go as they please. The entire far wall of this room is a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf. Even more books are resting on several large scarlet armchairs and small wooden tables, and there are several
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the ceiling.
If the goblin sentries in area C3 raised the alarm, then the goblins and hobgoblins in areas C4 and area C6 run through the north and south doors at the same time. They attack from both
hidden in the ruined ceiling. Spotting the tripwire requires a search of the area and a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. Once spotted, the tripwire is easily avoided and disarmed (no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
they obey the commands of whoever spoke the words that raised them, serving that individual until they’re destroyed or their master is killed. D18. Gas Buildup The ceiling of this flooded room is
) check concludes that the man has been dead for two days. D7. Bhaal’s Altar Describe this location to the players as follows: Three wooden beams brace the ceiling of this flooded chamber, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
weapons as treasure. It knows every member of the prison staff on sight. It won’t leave the room and attacks anyone it doesn’t recognize. Hatch. A wooden ladder leads to an iron hatch in the ceiling. An
three similar chairs on the opposite side. The room is used for meetings with prisoners or the warden. Hatch. A wooden ladder leads to an iron hatch in the ceiling that opens onto the roof. An arcane lock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
ceiling.
A quasit named Ophurkh was the first demon to come through the portal in area G12, acting as a scout. A steadfast servant of Baphomet, it remains in this area to provide instructions for
from the portal when the characters reach area G12. If captured, the self-serving quasit can be coerced into providing information about the portal and the plans of its demonic masters (see “Demon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
weapons as treasure. It knows every member of the prison staff on sight. It won’t leave the room and attacks anyone it doesn’t recognize. Hatch. A wooden ladder leads to an iron hatch in the ceiling. An
three similar chairs on the opposite side. The room is used for meetings with prisoners or the warden. Hatch. A wooden ladder leads to an iron hatch in the ceiling that opens onto the roof. An arcane lock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
ruby is fake, worthless, and magically trapped to release a violent electric shock. W2: Lolth Shrine This semicircular chamber forms a natural alcove. Shelves carved into the wall from floor to ceiling
unless a member of the party deliberately hails them or the characters have a light source. The items on the shelves are nonmagical. Any character who looks at the ceiling and succeeds on a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
amulet’s wearer can command the bound guardian to cast the Fireball spell stored within the Construct. D8: Icicle Cave Rows of thick icicles—some long enough to connect the icy floor and ceiling—hang in
minutes before being magically drawn back into it. Gelida’s Favor. Gelida wants to leave the lair before Challidax finds and destroys her. Moreover, the mephit is done serving other creatures. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
with a 50-foot-high ceiling (which enables even very tall victims to be suspended on chains well above the floor). The stairway and the chamber are lit by torches, but the area is lightly obscured due to
. Distances and dimensions are tricky to determine in the shifting light of rusty purple motes and lavender rays. Globs of mauve and violet seem to seep and slide around. The ceiling of the temple is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Lock spells seal these doors, beyond which are repositories for the library’s most valuable or scandalous works. Next to each scribe’s desk is a pull cord hanging through a hole in the ceiling. A tug
draperies.
This temple, dedicated to serving the god Pelor in the heart of the Garden Quarter, opens at dawn and closes at dusk. In a sanctuary in the heart of the temple, Priests conduct daily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
, worth 1 gp each Eleven pewter serving pieces of small worth Twenty-four various weapons (a +2 dagger among them) Nine shields Eight suits of armor (including a silvered set of +2 chain mail) Twenty
equipped with a weapons and throwing stones, plus a giant’s bag. If a conflict erupts, the giant tries to sound a great iron horn suspended from the ceiling on iron chains in the center of the cavern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
lanterns hang above each desk from chains anchored to the ceiling.
Manager. A hobgoblin wearing cracked half-moon spectacles sits behind a stone lectern and greets all those who enter, directing each new
intellect devourers hide among the wreckage. They target intruders with their Devour Intellect action option.
21g. Xanathar’s Ambassador A mind flayer named Ulquess resides here, serving as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
themselves before you. They are joined by a waddling cauldron of soup, a piping-hot tea kettle, and a pair of lit candles in candlesticks. A serving spoon hops onto the cart, bows, and says in Common
in the middle of this room, its wings partially outstretched. A wall of iron bars stretching from floor to ceiling forms a protective barrier around the chamber’s entrance, keeping visitors separated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
ceiling across the pit. If Jot escapes, the characters might see it again. It knows that death on the Material Plane means a return to the Abyss, so it prefers to harass the characters while they are
chamber. Most of the rusty iron hooks in the ceiling are empty, but a few hold the skinned carcasses of large vermin, huge fungoid stalks, and several massive insect carapaces. On a small, battered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that the dragon can see
fealty from chaotic evil humanoids. If allegiance isn’t forthcoming, it slaughters a tribe’s leaders and claims lordship over the survivors. Creatures serving a red dragon live in constant terror of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
demons follow the mages, serving as personal bodyguards. Once inside the secret tunnel, the mages use web spells to obstruct the passageway behind their party, hoping to ensnare or slow down their
from the ceiling and crash down onto the icy floor. The crashing ice awakens three young remorhazes hibernating in a cyst beneath the ice. The remorhazes burst up through the ice and attack any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
of a brass dragon’s hoard. A Brass Dragon’s Lair A brass dragon’s desert lair is typically a ruin, canyon, or cave network with ceiling holes to allow for sunlight. Lair Actions On initiative count
, and lend a helping hand in unseen ways. In the guise of an animal, the dragon might befriend a lost child, a wandering minstrel, or an innkeeper, serving as a companion for days or weeks on end