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Curse of Strahd
wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): misty step, suggestion
descendants. Unfortunately, in his view, these modern Vistani are neither as noble nor as enlightened as their forebears. Not one to press the issue, Kasimir hopes to outlive the present leadership and see
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the surrounding water—and any creatures in it. And even if an enemy wears down the dragon turtle’s defenses, magical storms manifest to shield the dragon turtle and strike at foes
. The water’s edge on the map represents the lip of the shelf, which descends to a dark plain twelve hundred feet below.
Coral Reef. The rocky cliff side depicts the contours of a coral reef that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Crystal Dungeon All area descriptions for this location are keyed to map 16. As one descends from level 15 or climbs up from level 17, the rough stone walls, floor, and ceiling give way to ever
all the hues of the rainbow. Doors are carved from single slabs of opaque white crystal similar in weight and consistency to stone. View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Knights of the Shield The following encounter occurs only if the characters have the Shield of the Hidden Lord. Otherwise, skip ahead to the “Tale of the Hellriders” section. Read the following to
set the scene: As Wyrm’s Crossing and Baldur’s Gate disappear from view, you find yourselves heading down the Coast Way, a dirt road that leads to such distant lands as Tethyr, Amn, and Calimshan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Illusions, a +2 Shield, and a Scimitar of Speed. Kevin Glint Zargon the returner rises from a lake of slime within its lair
characters of all levels, though unseasoned adventurers determined to face the Returner in combat are almost certainly doomed to fail. Characters killed by Zargon might be resurrected on the Infinite
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
foe and enable them to prove their worth before their deities. He relishes every short-term triumph and swears revenge for every setback. Luthic, though, takes a longer view. She understands the
who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
town speaker. It will take a week or two for the town to plan an election. One candidate is a red-bearded shield dwarf logger named Shandar Froth, and the other is Olivessa Untapoor, a middle-aged
woman who descends from the town’s Chultan founders and who makes casks to hold Good Mead’s famous brew.
Shandar is wanted by the authorities in Mirabar for the murder of another dwarf. Zhentarim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, called That Which Lurks; Tharizdun, the Chained God; Dendar, the Night Serpent; Zargon, the Returner; Great Cthulhu; and other unfathomable beings. Expanded Spell List The Great Old One lets you choose
finish a short or long rest. Thought Shield Starting at 10th level, your thoughts can’t be read by telepathy or other means unless you allow it. You also have resistance to psychic damage, and whenever a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
mountains to the west, south, and east shield the interior from the sea and from the view of sailors. The rivers are so sluggish that it can be difficult determining which direction is upstream and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Hill dwarves view their mountain cousins as overly grim shut-ins who refuse to believe that life is anything but a constant battle for survival. Mountain dwarves view their hill-dwelling relatives as
types of dwarves. In Faerûn, the two most numerous subraces are gold dwarves and shield dwarves. The dwarves of Faerûn traveled north from the southern mountains and founded an extensive subterranean
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Dragon’s Roost Mike Schley Map 16.2: Dragon’s Roost View Player Version The summit of the hill was once crowded with buildings. All but a few were destroyed in the siege of the abbey centuries ago
salamanders brought from the Elemental Plane of Fire by Mekkalath’s magic. The salamanders serve Mekkalath, patrolling the hill and performing errands for him. A stairway in the back of the hall descends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
don’t seek out the governor when they reach the keep, he finds them. Either way, Nighthill welcomes them and takes them to the parapet. From there, they have the best view of Greenest. The right side
hasn’t spared the time for more than cursory first aid. Castellan Escobert the Red Escobert is a shield dwarf with knotted, tangled, bright red hair. As master of the keep, Escobert is in charge of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, haste, protection from energy, water breathing, Evard’s black tentacles, fire shield, wall of fire, hold monster, chain lightning, and disintegrate. Access to Arauthator’s Lair Near the western end
down the chute using crampons or some other device to grip the wall. Other characters can climb down only with ropes, pitons, and other climbing gear. The chute descends 60 feet to the roof of area 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Lost Spire Overview In addition to showing the four levels of the spire, map 2.10 depicts a side view of the spire in its original state and a cross-section showing its current state: broken, mostly
that must be surmounted to get from one room to another). Tunnels. The shield guardian punched holes through the floor and gouged out tunnels in some places during its escape from the spire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
attacking. If the characters don’t seek out the governor when they reach the keep, he finds them. Either way, Nighthill welcomes them and takes them to the parapet. From there, they have the best view of
stages of the attack and hasn’t spared the time for more than cursory first aid. Castellan Escobert the Red Escobert is a shield dwarf with knotted, tangled, bright red hair. As master of the keep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
percent chance that the nest is empty during the day; at night, both perytons are roosting here. The perytons are allies of the cult and have a clear view of the portals in front of the lodge (area 1
armor, a punctured helmet, and other detritus. Digging around for 1 minute or more also reveals two treasures: an ancient arrow-catching shield and a bag of tarnished silverware worth 100 gp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Burning Sugar As the Sarire sugar mill comes into view, the smell of cooking sugarcane rises on the breeze. Read or paraphrase the following text when the characters are about a quarter mile from the
opening of the sinkhole is 20 feet wide and descends into a 20-foot-deep pit. Six workers (neutral, human commoners) are at the bottom of the pit, frantically trying to climb out. Climbing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Mind Flayer Arcanist Mind flayer arcanists enhance their psionic abilities with magic. Other mind flayers view those that undertake such experiments with disgust and fear. Mind Flayer Arcanist Medium
(self only), Sending
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Shield (2/Day). The mind flayer casts Shield in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, haste, protection from energy, water breathing, Evard’s black tentacles, fire shield, wall of fire, hold monster, chain lightning, and disintegrate. Access to Arauthator’s Lair Near the western end
down the chute using crampons or some other device to grip the wall. Other characters can climb down only with ropes, pitons, and other climbing gear. The chute descends 60 feet to the roof of area 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
inside descends 120 feet to the catacombs below. Characters who search the surface area and succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Nature or Investigation) check discern that a nearby saltwater lake has been
forbiddance spell that is set to damage any fey creatures that enter. When a fey creature enters the mausoleum for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, the creature takes 5d10 necrotic damage.
Map 4: Ebondeath’s Mausoleum View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Encounters in the Forge
Map 3.5: Bel’s Forge View Player Version The following descriptions correspond to areas marked on map 3.5. F1. Descent to the Forge Read the following boxed text to the
players when their characters reach the lowest level of Bel’s fortress: A wrought iron spiral staircase descends into a cavernous forge. Channels of bubbling lava wind through the complex, casting fiery
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Basic Rules (2014)
Clad in plate armor that gleams in the sunlight despite the dust and grime of long travel, a human lays down her sword and shield and places her hands on a mortally wounded man. Divine radiance
against the shadow, a knight whose oath descends from traditions older than many of the gods? Or are you an embittered loner sworn to take vengeance on those who have done great evil, sent as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
locals. If the characters have visited the tavern before, their activities are detailed. A trapdoor descends to an area beneath the tavern. Private Dining Room. The dining room in the southeast corner of
also receives a bonus 1,400 XP. Mike Schley Map 2.2: Blood of the Vine Tavern View Player Version Mike Schley Map 2.2: Beneath the Tavern View Player Version Mike Schley Map 2.2: Outside the Village View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragon Army Troops The Dragon Armies gather fanatical followers to their ranks. Recruits are indoctrinated to revere the Dragon Queen and view dragons as her favored servants. Troops in the Dragon
, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 19 (splint, shield)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Devilish Point of View My legions are the only thing standing between your precious Seven Heavens and the bottomless hunger of the Abyss. I did not fall into the clutches of evil. I rose to
hordes of lemures and nupperibos. They are deployed as a delaying tactic, serving as fodder to slow down an advancing horde of demons while sword legions organize their counterattacks and shield
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
arms and tries to get those around her to listen. A bored-looking human in a chain shirt and shield decorated with the sigil of Neverwinter stands next to the dwarf. He finally bangs his spear against
his shield to quiet the tumult.
The dwarf is Grizzelda Copperwraught, who the settlers call “the Growler,” but never within earshot of her. She was personally hired by Lord Neverember to oversee the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
human), of the Carpenters’, Roofers’, and Plaisterers’ Guild Pynt Oomtrowl (CG female rock gnome), of the Cellarers’ and Plumbers’ Guild Jarbokken Frostbeard (LG male shield dwarf), of the Guild of
descends 90 feet to a 20-foot-wide corridor. The hall extends another 90 feet to the vault doors. To one side of the vault doors, a natural fissure in the wall once served as a grick’s lair, but Esvele killed the grick and left its corpse on the floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
— five dwarves in leather armor and a human in wizard’s robes. They appear to be sitting on the edge of the bridge, facing north and enjoying the view. When they see you, they stand, move away from
the edge of the bridge, and draw their weapons. The robed fellow pulls out a wand.
The figures on the bridge include five thugs (male shield dwarves) and a mercenary mage named Cavil Zaltobar (male
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
golden sarcophagus decorated with horned rabbits. A dark shaft opens in the ceiling directly above the barge.
This view is a magical window into the past. Whoever looks through the jackal’s jaws sees
the east, and a dwarf wearing a turban and chain mail creeps into the tomb. He brandishes a shield in front of him as he treads cautiously across the floor.
The magic here records the last moments of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the south, a web-filled stairway spirals down into darkness. The north end of the hall ends at a wooden door. Map: Elevator Trap View Player Version This hallway contains an elevator trap, triggered
-foot cube of granite suspended from heavy chains descends in the eastern half of the shaft, acting as a counterweight. The massive block lands gently at the bottom of the shaft, filling the previously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Candlekeep, the Keeper of Tomes (see “The Avowed” later in this section) can activate a mythal—an exceptional, unbreakable magical effect—that envelops all of Candlekeep in a protective shield through which nothing but air and sound can pass. Bird’s-eye View of Candlekeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
corridors, dead ends, and steep inclines. Map 5.12: sapphire dragon lair View Player Version Sapphire Dragon Lair Features The sapphire dragon lair shown in map 5.12 is a series of natural tunnels and
fresh water and an alternative entrance. Originating on the surface, the river descends through narrow tunnels that eventually lead to the Underdark. BLEUCORUNDUM
Bleucorundum is an ancient sapphire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
a study. Mike Schley Map 12.1: Cult Hideout View Player Version Antechamber. At the end of the hallway leading north to the bedroom suite, an ornate stained-glass window depicts the All-Consuming
bitter waters are said to make them more receptive to the vision that awaits them in the final chamber. The path through the cave descends steadily as it winds away from the entrance; the final
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Map: The Garden of Everflowing Springs View Player Version A palatial apartment crowns the gardens. Wide arches leave it open to the air, and tattered silks of many colors swoop from the vaulted ceiling
descends from the ceiling through a large shaft in the floor.
This is the lair of Duban the Magnificent, a haughty Marid bound to serve Ozzadraz. When the characters arrive in his lair, Duban is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
entrances, they find a natural chimney (a 5-foot-diameter shaft) that descends 50 feet to area 7. The chimney has abundant handholds and can be climbed with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics
Smaller Space” section in chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook).
Walls. The walls are damp and slick, but thanks to an abundance of handholds and footholds, they can be climbed with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check.
Map 1.2: Dripping Caves View Player Version