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Accessing the Rod Piece

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

) on a rune destroys it. A rune can also be deactivated if a creature within 5 feet of it says, “The moon sings a song for the lost.” Both runes must be either rendered inactive or destroyed for the safe room’s door to open. This allows access to the heart of Havock, where the rod piece is located.

magically. To access the safe room and uncover the rod piece, the characters must first deactivate the security wards. Ward Runes The security wards are powered by two magical runes: one in area Z8 and

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

spell cast on a wall destroys it for 1 minute, after which the psionic force generator in area 16c resummons the wall. 8b. Standing Gate to Level 19 In the middle of this otherwise empty cave is a pair of

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

19. Steering Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of

Esclarotta, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or

19. Steering Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta

, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or

Worshiping Iroas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

wreath, is the opportunity to be visited by Iroas himself. (SLAWOMIR MANIAK) MYTHS OF IROAS The myths told about Iroas’s deeds acclaim his valor and bravery as well as his inflexibility and

. In the myth of Rygyra the Slinger, the soldier never missed when she launched stones from her magic sling. Yet, even so, her every shot bounced off the giant minotaur, Raksolcs Ravage-Soul. As the

3. Entrance to the Tomb of Horrors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

noticeable runes in the mosaic floor. The message reads: Acererak congratulates you on your powers of observation, so make of this whatever you wish, for you will be mine in the end no matter what! Go

back to the tormentor or through the arch, and the second great hall you’ll discover. Shun green if you can, but night’s good color is for those of great valor. If shades of red stand for blood

Organizations

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

homeland. The knights of the Circle provide bold but reckless assistance to other would-be heroes, endlessly seeking to prove their valor. Keepers of the Feather Goal: Discover the paranormal and dispel

, vault defense A network of monastic occultists, the Order of the Guardians hunts and destroys dangerous supernatural objects, cursed items, and stranger anomalies. If the Guardians can’t destroy

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

Jarlmoot Locations

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

through. Stone Braziers. Any character who understands Dwarvish or Giant can interpret the runes on the six braziers as follows: dod (death), fjell (mountain), krig (war), liv (life), vind (wind), and

wyrm (dragon). When the proper ingredients are placed inside one, magical fire fills the brazier. This fire destroys the brazier’s nonmagical contents and burns for 1 hour. Only while all six braziers

Thundertree Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Points Divide 50 XP equally among the characters if the party destroys the twig blights. 2. Blighted Cottages Wind and weather have done their work here, and little remains of these houses or their

XP equally among the characters if the party destroys these twig blights. 3. The Brown Horse This was formerly the Brown Horse, a tavern renowned for its excellent ale. A weathered signboard by the

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

Example Simple Traps

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

to activate. A successful dispel magic (DC 15) cast on the runes destroys the trap. Net Trap Simple trap (level 1–4, dangerous threat) Goblins, with their propensity to enslave their enemies, prefer

plate disables the trap, and a check with a total of 10 or lower triggers it. A successful dispel magic (DC 19) cast on the pressure plate destroys the trap.

Infernal Contracts

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

summons a lemure with the deal printed in glowing runes on its lumpy flesh. To enter the contract, the devil and character making the deal and must kiss the lemure. When that happens, the lemure is

destroys and voids the contract, and causes the character and the devil to lose the ability to speak. A greater restoration spell or similar magic ends the effect on its recipient. Written in Stone. A

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

weapon is fully charged and can fire 50 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. Pacifier

The Glitterhame

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

successful one. Exposing a patch of the mold to sunlight or dealing any fire damage to it destroys it. Treasure. The dwarf skeleton clutches a +1 longsword that bears Durgeddin’s smith-mark. The human

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

Haven Locations

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

anything short of a wish spell. Opening the door requires fitting the three key runes carried by the haven’s stone golems (see below) into the three indentations on the door. Any character who has

of which use the mummy stat block but are lawful neutral. The scholar mummies are wrapped in funeral robes set with purple-glowing runes of oath-binding, recognized as such by any character who has

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

depicts a city map, and the south wall displays a map of the Sword Coast. Both maps are dotted with Draconic runes. Claugiyliamatar’s magical connection to her lair allows her to control the moss in this

depicted rune is different from the others and represents a different agent working for the dragon. There are no runes near Leilon. In addition to Waterdeep, Claugiyliamatar has agents in the cities of

Stone Giants

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

giant gods about magic, wards, banes, hidden treasures, and the secrets of the earth. Skoraeus gave the secret of smelting to Surtur. Skoraeus showed Thrym how to carve runes on his old weapons to

imbue them with magic when Surtur refused to forge new ones for him. Skoraeus crafted spears for Hiatea so she could complete her ten tasks of valor. Skoraeus tapped with his hammer on the stone under

Annam and the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

treasures, and the secrets of the earth. It is said he gave Surtur the secret of smelting, showed Thrym how to carve magic runes on weapons, and crafted spears for Hiatea so she could complete her tasks of

valor. A dour loner, Skoraeus often sits on the sidelines during the schemes and battles of his siblings. He appears in one myth after other as an observer, a confidant to the other gods, and a

High Hall Cathedral

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

Unless otherwise noted, the High Hall cathedral has the following recurring features. Art. Once decorated with beautiful paintings, statues, and other works that depicted the strength and valor

elements. Splashing at least three flasks of holy water on the altar destroys the desecrating elements and purifies the altar. Map 2.3: High Hall Cathedral, Choir Level View Player Version H7

Lesser Cavern Locations

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

of the disturbance. The swarms extinguish any nonmagical light sources they come within 5 feet of with a flurry of buffeting wings. Whenever a creature destroys a swarm, a new swarm immediately forms

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

sources they come within 5 feet of with a flurry of buffeting wings. Whenever a creature destroys a swarm, a new swarm immediately forms in an unoccupied space within 15 feet of the creature. The new

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

Fane Locations

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

Dethek script on the lid of the sarcophagus, followed by the Dwarvish phrase, “Bow your head, and remember valor.” The crypt contains Hendrel’s bones, interred here as a warning to Besilmer’s enemies. His

(Religion) check to identify this obscure deity. The “crystal” is worthless glass. Any creature that removes or destroys the stone must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be subjected to

House of Cards Locations

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

psychic damage. They can be broken as an action with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. They have no locks, but a spell of 3rd level or higher that creates bright light destroys the chains if

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

Tomb Locations

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

strike pillars. The juggernauts fight until they are destroyed or until a creature destroys the triangular stone in the control room (area T15). T15: Juggernaut Control Room A hidden door conceals this

room. A five-foot-tall, triangular stone covered in runes stands in this bare room’s center. At the top of the stone, a plum-sized diamond pulses with red light. The triangular stone is immovable and

Locations E - H

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

network’s innermost chamber is a relic of giantkind left here long ago by a Tree Ghost shaman: a nonmagical electrum torc etched with Giant runes. Formerly the nose-ring of a powerful hill giant chief

during the War of the Silver Marches. Characters can show their valor by undertaking a quest to retrieve the stolen wages, which were kept in two locked iron strongboxes. While traveling east along the

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