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15. Standing Gate to Level 17

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

form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot between the standing stones, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be 14th level or higher to

pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 8b on level 17, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

8. Operation: Eat Them All

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

standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot

triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 15 on level 19, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. 8c. Dead-End

Way of the Kensei

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

tradition has expanded to include many different weapons. A kensei sees a weapon in much the same way a calligrapher or painter regards a pen or brush. Whatever the weapon, the kensei views it as a tool

, while the weapon is in your hand and you aren’t incapacitated. Kensei’s Shot. You can use a bonus action on your turn to make your ranged attacks with a kensei weapon more deadly. When you do so, any

Abyssal Prisons

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

hall are scorched. Cracks in the panels reveal bare stone. Three mystic circles have been scribed in the floor, each edged with rough runes. Locked Doors. These steel double doors are locked. Tarul

orb is part of the mystic circle trap. Mystic Circle Trap. The circles are magical but misleadingly so. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that hidden among gibberish runes are

Anatomy of a War Band

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

Pack Lord Most war bands are led by pack lords. These champions of Yeenoghu curry their lord’s favor with living sacrifices. They mark their hides with bloody runes, which sometimes grant supernatural

springs into action, its blades and teeth turn it into a whirling dealer of death, able to dash from one target to the next as though it had been shot from a bow. Gnoll Witherlings A war band might go for

The Glitterhame

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

represent about two or three weeks’ worth of meals for the troglodyte tribe. The troglodytes like to let their meat age a bit before eating it, so most of the carcasses here are appallingly decayed

Dwarvish runes. The upper portion of the great cavern was intended to be the final resting place of Durgeddin’s clan. Durgeddin and his followers feared that their war against the orcs would

Mbala

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

descended in half that time. As the characters climb ever higher above the tree line, they are treated to stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. Across the Aldani Basin to the southeast, they can see

, and ten adamantine ingots (10 gp each) stamped with dwarven runes. These are identical to the ingots found in Hrakhamar (see “Hrakhamar”). If characters miss the hole in the wall as they’re

23. Fazrian's Court

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

and good judgment, Fazrian now seeks to destroy any creature it believes is undeserving of continued existence. Fazrian’s views are a mockery of what they once were. Every creature is guilty of

within 10 feet of it. Characters must be 15th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes

7. Clammersham Palace

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

“Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 47a on level 6, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Iron Safe. The square iron safe

views as his domain. The biggest obstacles to his success are the hobgoblins that keep stealing his scrap metal.

7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

chamber cut out of the rock with a veil of calcite and stalactites covering the walls. Buttresses rise from the corners, brown shot through with black, and triangular stone pillars support the high

of the way by the combined effort of one or two characters with a total Strength of 20 or higher. The block beneath the slab is hollow, and inside is a crumbling skeleton decked out in decayed finery

Areas of the Fire Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

behind the southeasternmost statue. It can be found with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. E4. Hidden Vault This vault contains two stone sarcophagi elaborately carved with Dwarvish runes and

this secret area. The Dethek runes on one sarcophagus read, “Rest well, Findon Stonemender. Dream of hammer and chisel echoing in your halls.” On the other, they read, “Beloved Gitte. Heavy are the

Lesser Cavern Locations

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

contains a crushing deadfall. A character who examines the ceiling and succeeds on a DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check notices bits of decayed flesh stuck to the ceiling, which is flat and made of

stone cage etched with glowing runes confines the genie to the pool. Characters who look into the pool and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notice the cage’s faint, glimmering light in the

Lesser Caverns Locations

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

(Perception) check notices bits of decayed flesh stuck to the ceiling, which is flat and made of stone. Whenever a creature enters the area marked on the map, the trap magically triggers. That section of the

Kasdu’ul is trapped at the bottom of the pool, 30 feet below the surface. An unbreakable stone cage etched with glowing runes confines the genie to the pool. Characters who look into the pool and succeed on

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

, decayed-smelling, disgusting, alluring, and euphoric all at once. In the candlelit room are two low black couches, each inlaid with silver. To one side sit a round table and two armchairs. At the foot

Maelstrom Level 2

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

, Serissa views the arrest of her sisters as a sensible precaution. On Serissa’s orders, Uthor has Mirran and Nym confined to their towers (areas 30 and area 31, respectively), with a storm giant guard

petrified wood. Stacked on them are scores of 4-foot-diameter, 600-pound rocks engraved with Dethek runes (the Dwarvish script). These stones have various discoveries recorded on them, including the

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

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

fire 20 shots before its energy cell is drained. After its last shot is expended, the weapon becomes inoperable. The energy cell can’t be removed or recharged. S20b: Dressing Room. Two intact security

microforms in this room depict cataloged images of alien lifeforms, none of which are aboard the ship; unintelligible, highly technical diagrams and writings on scientific subjects; and views of planets

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