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Madam Eva Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

in her seventies, but she is, in fact, much older. Royal Blood. Madam Eva is Strahd’s half-sister, though Strahd is unaware of this fact. Her real name is Katarina, and she is the daughter of a

through her veins. Mother Night. Over four hundred years ago, Katarina came to Barovia and insinuated herself into Strahd’s court, working as a maid in Castle Ravenloft. She came to know the

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

tactics do. (Lawful) 6 Companionship. Sure, my hoard brings me great joy. But the real treasures are the guests who stop by to see it. (Good) Sapphire Dragon Adventures The Sapphire

is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Crystal Profusion. Natural stone within 6 miles of the lair grows plentiful crystal formations and veins of

19. Outpost

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

and four stone stools. Pillars. Three stone pillars in the east side of the room are streaked with glittering mithral veins that look like lightning bolts shooting up from the floor. (Any attempt

stands in a section of wall that bears the image of a dwarf wizard wielding a staff. The staff is made of real iron and is partially embedded in the stone. An arcane lock has been cast on the secret

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, my hoard brings me great joy. But the real treasures are the guests who stop by to see it. (Good) Sapphire Dragon Adventures The Sapphire Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for

or more of the following effects: Crystal Profusion. Natural stone within 6 miles of the lair grows plentiful crystal formations and veins of sapphire gemstones, particularly underground. Stony Sight

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Build Your Group Religious orders attract people from all walks of life. It can be fun to play against type—to make a devout character with the criminal or charlatan background, for example

this character’s divine connection. The Prophet is often a cleric or druid, but could also be an NPC with no real adventuring skills, who needs the group’s protection. Scholar. The Scholar brings

Adventure Hooks

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

associates only with other initiates. The only way the person will talk to the characters is if the characters show (real or feigned) interest in becoming initiates themselves. Perhaps the person has

. Inside Job. A newly inducted hierophant is appalled to learn the cult’s secret teachings. While posing as a devout leader, the hierophant asks the characters to help bring down the organization

Dolindar Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Newmy is a lawful neutral ghost who was once a moon elf. She can cast Prestidigitation at will. Newmy isn’t quite five feet tall, and she has frizzy blue hair and pale skin shot through with blue veins

Madam Eva

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

half-sister, though Strahd is unaware of this fact. Her real name is Katarina, and she is the daughter of a Vistani woman whom King Barov, Strahd’s father, took to his bed during one of his many crusades

. Madam Eva knows she is Strahd’s half-sister but has told no one of the royal blood flowing through her veins. Mother Night. Over four hundred years ago, Katarina came to Barovia and insinuated

8. Made of Stone

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

creature. The glowing golden hue of Haungharassk’s shell is augmented by veins of real gold. That gold can be stripped from the shell, but only if the snail is dead (see “Treasure” below). Killing the

Harrowhall Locations

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

party known as Fate’s Devout. Wielding divine magic, they traveled across the realm to carry out Istus’s will. They came to this keep because they heard it was holy to Istus, but Gremorly killed them. The

recent events clearly. The leader of Fate’s Devout is Moira Stonehearth, who was a priest in life. The other members are Gunter Granitefist and Ragar Onyx. When the three notice the characters, Moira

Religious Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

and permanently laying them to rest. 2 Devout Scholars. This federation prizes knowledge and texts pertaining to their god. They collect rare holy books and record the life stories of miracle-working

rid the word of their influence. Others root out heretics, real or imagined, to demonstrate the primacy of their deity. The Religious Order Quests table presents a few examples of how you can honor and

Nautiloid Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

drained. After its last shot is expended, the weapon becomes inoperable. The energy cell can’t be removed or recharged. Psi Crystal Detector. This black metal box is the size of a bar of soap. It emits an

other mind flayers flowing through its veins. The chaotic neutral gnome ceremorph is equipped with two nonmagical items: Laser Pistol. Rules for laser pistols appear in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This

Secret Grotto Locations

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

this area. When all the characters have arrived, read the following: The walls of this hexagonal stone chamber are shot through with pale white veins of faintly glowing jade. A bronze double door

Spire of Iriolarthas (Y19a-Y19h)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

stern-looking owl’s head carved into its top. Staff 2 is a smooth, polished length of blue-tinted wood that’s as strong as steel, with black veins running through it and an octopus carved into its top

is revealed to be an abandoned, icy ruin. The chest and the table are real objects that remain after the illusion is dispelled. Treasure. The chest is an abracadabrus (see appendix D) that Iriolarthas

Exploring the Cemetery

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

says a prayer to Lathander, then succeeds on a DC 10 Charisma (Religion) check made to determine the sincerity and strength of the prayer, a glowing weapon appears before the supplicant. Devout

uniforms of Baldur’s Gate and Elturel. The swirling water of the pool roils with shadow, and is shot through with patches of black ichor where demons have fallen here. An armored man with a shield

Gate of Illumination Locations

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

shrine to its main chambers. Magical decorations look like veins of magma flowing through the walls, but they’re cool to the touch and don’t seep into the room. A character who has the Stonecunning

a seed.” A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (History or Religion) check recognizes these statues as devout figures from local legends who earned the favor of the gods. If Ollin is with

Designing Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

for healing. A deadly trap might reduce a creature to 0 hit points in one shot, and leaves most creatures hit by it in need of a short or long rest. Consult the following tables when determining a

denizens — assuming the residents know about the trap and how to avoid setting it off. Accidents can happen, but if a goblin stumbles inside its den and activates an alarm trap, there’s no real harm done. The alarm sounds, the guards arrive, they punish the clumsy goblin, and they reset the trap.

Locations on the Second Level

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

first tier is black stone shot through with veins of violet. A great drum of blackened skin and chitinous material rests on the western side of the first tier. On the eastern side is a rack from which

Elemental God—it turns a transparent heliotrope in color, the black mass at the center grows larger and shows swollen veins of purple, and the eye is a fiery red-orange. Then a tentacle comes out of the

Lesser Caverns Locations

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

illusions. These illusions blanket dingy, neglected versions of the objects they cover and feel real if touched. To pierce the dao’s ruse, a character examining the chamber’s fixtures must succeed on a DC

drink on the table are real—and poisoned. A creature that consumes any of the food or drink must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 21 (6d6) poison damage and has

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

they cover and feel real if touched. To pierce the dao’s ruse, a character examining the chamber’s fixtures must succeed on a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The nobles, however, fail to hold

up to physical inspection. A character who touches a noble automatically succeeds on this check. Poisoned Feast. The food and drink on the table are real—and poisoned. A creature that consumes any of

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

an obsidian heart with glittering veins of silver and gold. Scaffolding around the statue provides easy access to the mezzanine. Standing on and around the scaffolding are several workers. Some are

that look exactly like Aminta. If they see three or more intruders, the doppelgangers retreat to area X19; otherwise, they stand and fight. Door to Area X17. Only the real Aminta has a key to area

Test Page

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk

reprisals. Meditative Serenity. Turuko is fond of philosophical conundrums and riddles that have no real answer. He’s content to spend hours in contemplation without moving or speaking. Aspersions

important for this adventure are listed below. Blacksmith. Brother Smythe is not only the blacksmith but also Jaroo's assistant, the grove’s guardian, and a devout follower of the Old Faith. He lost

Goblins

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

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant — better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

need by claiming mines abandoned by other races and scratching away at veins thought to be played out. When goblins expand a mine, the tunnels they dig are narrow and warren-like. Goblins live both

House of Cards Locations

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

of a white, porcelain mask shot through with golden cracks that resemble veins. This room is the heart of the House of Cards. The mask contains the soul of the character who drew the Void card. The

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

double doors is false. The real locks and keyholes are hidden in the base of each door and detectable with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. If any attempt is made to pick a false lock or

and be knocked prone. This ruined chamber has tapestries and paintings that have been slashed and are shot through with black mold. The fine furnishings and cushions are rotted through and crumbling

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

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

rifles. Among the fake weapons attached to the game machines is one real, fully loaded laser rifle. A character who inspects the machines or plays the game and succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence

(Investigation) check spots the real weapon among the toys. S15: Fungal Corridor Bioluminescent fungi carpet the floor of this damp, dimly lit corridor, which reeks of mold. The vegepygmies cultivate the

Greater Caverns Locations

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

marble shot through with scarlet veins. The walls and floor are polished and dust-free, and a thick black carpet runs the length of the hall. Dim, ambient light illuminates the space. The first hall

Locations A - D

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

duchess and the Lords’ Alliance. Unknown to Daggerford’s citizens, a succubus named Pencheska has usurped Morwen’s identity and now governs in her stead. The succubus has imprisoned the real duchess in

home to a clan of stone giants under the influence of Thane Kayalithica, a devout but misguided worshiper of Skoraeus Stonebones. See chapter 6, “Canyon of the Stone Giants,” for more information on

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