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Legends of Shankhabhumi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

dangers—a land shaped by hundreds of riverines who were indifferent to the newcomers and their fates. Then the elven leader Kubjhatika killed a giant mollusk that attacked her people. After the battle

them for refuge amid the unforgiving land. The four greatest riverines—Adirohit, Iravati, Mehul, and Joltara—each wished to claim the Riverine’s Shankha as their own. Kubjhatika proposed the Shankha

Albino Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Albino Dwarves The albino dwarves of Chult were driven from their subterranean homes by volcanic activity, and those who didn’t seek refuge in Port Nyanzaru adapted to living in the jungle. They make

armor out of dinosaur hide; shape weapons out of dinosaur bones, flint, and wood; and craft ornate jewelry out of bones, feathers, tusks, and stone beads. Albino dwarves haven’t forgotten how to

Bring It to an End

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

failures of the characters up to that moment, the Adventure Climax table can provide suggestions to help you shape the end of your adventure. Adventure Climax 1d10 Climax 1 The adventurers confront

a villain and a group of minions in a battle to the finish. 2 The adventurers chase a villain while dodging obstacles designed to thwart them, leading to a final confrontation in the villain’s refuge

Alterations to Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Mordenkainen’s magnificent mansion spell) are subject to the same restrictions as magic cast in Undermountain. Spells can’t destroy or alter the shape of Undermountain’s magically protected ceilings

.” HALASTER'S GOALS The Mad Mage makes his presence known throughout this adventure. Most often, he’s a distant observer, watching with amusement as adventurers contend with the denizens and other dangers of

The Martikov Family

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

evil druids and blights have attacked the winery and forced his family to take refuge in the woods. If the characters rid the winery of its invaders, Davian is grateful. Only then does he tell them

that the vineyard’s three magic “seeds” have been stolen. He describes them as gems the size and shape of pinecones, each one containing a glowing green light as bright as a torch. For the good of all

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Mortus in exchange for help finding and seizing the body of a living dragon to inhabit. The people of Leilon are completely unaware of these threats, as they focus on more immediate dangers, like the wild

animals and monstrous beasts lairing in the Mere of Dead Men. As the adventurers interact with the villagers, helping them rebuild and fighting off the immediate dangers, the specters of these two

Third Level: General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

areas, do not worry overmuch about describing direction of passages and walls of caves and caverns, let alone size and shape. Basic mapping techniques under stress conditions would develop just about the

the highest). Illumination. Most areas here are dark and still; only a few are lit, such as the lava cavern (areas 19 and 20) and the giants’ final refuge in a crisis (area 5). If you like, add a few

Stone Juggernaut

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Stone Juggernaut A stone juggernaut is a rolling construct imbued with enough awareness to avoid obvious dangers such as open pits and chasms. It trundles across open battlefields or rolls down

dungeon corridors, crushing anyone in its path. Every stone juggernaut has a unique shape and appearance. One might resemble an elephant with bejeweled tusks, while another might look like a scowling demon

Assault on Hawker's Grove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

dragonnels. The grove ahead is in flames. From amid the smoke comes the sound of bestial screeching. The scout Clystran has taken refuge in the grove and has set up a small camp where he waits for the

an hour. Fray. The 15-foot-wide area marked by the design at the edge of the map represents areas from which dangers might appear. Map 7.1: assault on hawkers grove View Player Version Hawker’s Grove

Feygrove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Feygrove The southeastern side of the hill once held flourishing gardens: an idyllic refuge in an otherwise martial environment. When the abbey was destroyed, three dryads settled in the abandoned

many other dangers. The overgrown trees are the den of countless giant spiders and several phase spiders. Among these are deadly ruin spiders (see chapter 21 for this stat block), creatures altered

U6. Standing Stones

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

, she avoids the village proper, preferring to lurk on the outskirts. If the characters allow her to speak, Muriel warns them about the dangers of Berez and arms them with the following information

scrying sensors. The circle has another property that druid characters can’t sense but might discover when they use the Wild Shape feature within the circle’s confines. Any druid that uses the Wild

Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

those in need. These Keepers identify themselves with amulets that mimic the shape of a Barovian relic known as the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind. Both factions maintain a network of trained ravens that send

dangerous relics, they contain them within hidden, heavily warded vault-monasteries. The Guardians might share goals with characters trying to prevent supernatural dangers, but they might also consider

Xen'drik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Stormreach and journeying to their destination on foot. A Lyrandar airship can bypass the dangers of the sea voyage and cover the distance faster, but the Straits of Shargon are known for brutal storms. An

scorpion-god and strike terror into their enemies’ hearts. Umbragen Shadow Walker. Umbragen drow are the descendants of drow who fled the giants and found refuge underground. For countless generations, they

Limbo

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

tumultuous heart brought into a refuge can unravel the entire sanctuary. Adventurers might also come to Limbo to explore the secrets of the Spawning Stone. Said to have been created by Primus, the overlord

of the modrons, the Spawning Stone absorbs chaotic energy and makes it possible to shape enclaves of order in Limbo, but the chaotic energy it absorbs is responsible for the creation of slaadi.

Silver Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

mascot and would-be protector of a group of refugee aarakocra. 3 A silver dragon wyrmling practices precocious shape-shifting abilities among a colony of kobolds. 4 A hell hound watches

Connected Creatures 1 A young silver dragon allows a stone giant to take refuge in the dragon’s lair. 2 A young silver dragon in Humanoid form tries to keep an unsuspecting royal heir away

Adventure Types

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

disappeared in the area. 11 Slay a dragon or some other challenging monster. 12 Discover the nature and origin of a strange location or phenomenon. 13 Pursue fleeing foes taking refuge in the dungeon. 14

suggestions to help you shape the end of your adventure. Adventure Climax d12 Climax 1 The adventurers confront the main villain and a group of minions in a bloody battle to the finish. 2 The

Phandalin Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

to the mine. There’s no telling what dangers lie between here and there. Once you deliver Raskin safe and sound, return to Townmaster Harbin Wester to collect a reward of 100 gp.” If the characters

and take refuge in Axeholm. To that end, someone needs to open the fortress and make it safe for habitation. Once you accomplish these tasks, return to Townmaster Wester to collect a reward of 250 gp

Wiltroot Hall Locations (W8-W14)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Melwythorne could protect him from any dangers. The two Witherbloom students had decided to approach the puddles when the characters discover them. When anyone steps toward the puddles, they jiggle and

floor of the lower level. This is a naturally occurring spring. A pockmarked stone carving in the shape of a stylized, anthropomorphic wave surrounds and collects the water. Javenesh Stoutclaw (neutral

Lower Level Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

and unarmored. Eko and Mok are shape-shifted Doppelgangers and Ronnom’s loyal servants. They obey Ronnom’s orders without question, fighting the characters if he commands them to. If the characters

kidnapped Ronnom when he was a child. When the oni perceived the boy’s malevolent nature, she befriended Ronnom, and the two remain allies to this day. Using her shape-shifting ability, Veen presents

Threshold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

, Belephaion, who holds some secret power. If asked about dangers above, the devil notes the next floor has a chamber filled with dangerous energy. The characters can pass safely by speaking the Istarian

. Belephaion, who’s secretly a blue dragon, is currently in his priest form. He uses the young blue dragon stat block with the following action: Alter Shape. Belephaion magically transforms into an eagle or a

Fort Beluarian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

claim south to Refuge Bay. No one (including the merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru) has the force in Chult to dispute this claim. So within its territory, the Flaming Fist does as it pleases, including

Player’s Handbook, due to the remoteness of the station. 5. Temple of Helm Fort dwellers pray to Helm for protection against the dangers of the land. Shilau M’wenye (LN male Chultan human priest) is

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

tunnels beneath the warehouse were dug as smugglers’ byways. Later, worshipers of That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3) excavated chambers beneath the ground

. Five web cocoons hang down from the larger mass, their bottoms dangling ten feet above the cavern floor. Two cocoons — one larger and one smaller — have a suspiciously humanoid shape. Creature

Villa Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

. The padlock is cast in the shape of a horned devil’s scowling visage. Thalamra Vanthampur carries the key to the padlock (see area V28), which can be picked by a character with thieves’ tools who

of the cage and stings the prisoner to death, turning visible as it does so. On its next turn, the imp turns invisible and takes refuge above the rafters. Prisoners. The prisoner in the northern cage

Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

: +12 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8) bludgeoning damage. The attack deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage if the giant has advantage on the attack roll. Change Shape. The giant

ordning. They are considered outcasts, but their familiarity with the surface world makes them valuable guides, and their insights can help other stone giants grasp the dangers of living in a dream. Mad

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

present to defend the town, the frost giant raiders force hundreds of townsfolk to take refuge in the mines. The giants pile boulders in front of the mine entrances to trap the townsfolk inside, then loot

stone, carved in the shape of a coiled serpent with great wings. The altar represents Elrem, the Great Worm. Here, the tribal warriors make sacrifices to the Great Worm in honor of Uthgar. Doing so

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

monument’s residents and their customs from a safe distance. The pixies won’t join the characters in exploring the ziggurat, but they can share the following information: Dungeon Dangers. The ziggurat holds

many dangers. The deeper you go, the worse it gets. Masked Factions. Everyone in the ziggurat wears a mask. If two people wear the same mask, they’re part of the same faction. The factions don’t seem

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

comes from a shadowed corner above the door at the top of the stairs. This outdoor stairway connects area B1 on the first floor with area B13 on the second floor, but the steps are in bad shape. A

flees to Thither on her bobbing lily pad (in area B1) and reluctantly takes refuge with her older sister, Skabatha (see chapter 3 for details). If she has no option but to fight, Bavlorna doesn’t

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. Two phase spiders live here and are responsible for the flimsy webbing. The spiders can’t use their Ethereal Jaunt ability in the Briny Maze and scuttle from known dangers like the encephalon cluster

and good, sending Bonus Action Change Shape. Lowarnizel magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining his game statistics (other than his size). This

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

shape on an old anvil. Creatures. Two duergar smiths are forging a blade at the forge in the center of the south wall. The work is overseen by Snurrevin, a duergar with the following changes, which

scholar’s records and realized that the legends of wondrous treasure would lure greedy souls. It consumed the wizard from the previous expedition, who took refuge in this library after his companions were

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

golems. She tells the characters that they have free run of the temple, and that they will find Valin when fate determines it. She does warn them against the dangers they might face in certain areas

, or who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Medicine) check, recognizes that the shape of the rock resembles a pancreas, which shows signs of being hacked nearly in half before it petrified. A character who

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

piercing and 4 (1d4 + 2) poison damage. Treasure. The chest and sacks contain the lair’s wealth. The chest holds 1,700 ep, a gold-bonded ivory scepter (100 gp), and a gold crown in the shape of a coiled

flee and take refuge in the pool in area 36. They fight if they are cornered or if they see the intruding party attempt to enter area 37. Treasure. One chest holds the following items: a set of

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