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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
to nobility or greatness for himself or his house.
House Vadalis breeds and trains beasts for a wide range of purposes. While the house maintains vast cattle ranches and trains horses and hounds, the
Mark of Handling allows Vadalis to work with more exotic creatures as well. Griffons, hippogriffs, and even bulettes can be bred and trained. Even with the Mark of Handling, this is dangerous work
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
oreads number among the most dangerous nymphs, as they embody the wild might of flames, volcanism, and the hidden forces of the earth. These creatures typically dwell in remote mountain crags and near
volcanoes, where they caper among the forces of dissolution and rebirth. During avalanches and volcanic eruptions, groups of oreads might race ahead of the destruction, dancing, singing, and doing what
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
tissue, and poison leaks from the pores to coat the troll’s fangs and claws. These creatures are especially dangerous in close combat because poison drips off their flesh and sprays out from every
vast scale, or if their bodies were damaged by elemental forces. These unusual forms can also be produced and shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
in the black depths of vast seas or enthroned among jagged reefs. Olhydra waits for the chance to enter the Material Plane through elemental water nodes or when called by the proper rituals. Whether
— bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life.
Violent downpours become frequent within 10 miles of the lair. A downpour occurs once every 2d12;{"diceNotation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Star Forge Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Star Forge or to give them missions to pursue there. A Star Is Reborn Thieves damaged the Giant runes stabilizing the
Elemental Fire Encounters tables (see chapter 3) into the surrounding area. Unless the runes are repaired, the star threatens to consume the region—or perhaps the whole world. Forging a Throne A dwarf smith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Appendix A: Of Ships and the Sea The ocean is a vast and dangerous place, ripe with adventure both above and below the waves. This appendix expands the material available in the Player’s Handbook and Dungeon Master’s Guide, providing further resources for waterborne adventures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Demiplane Level 17 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: Ability to use an Arcane Focus or a tool as a Spellcasting Focus
Space: Vast
Hirelings: 1
Order: Empower
A door up to 5 feet wide and 10 feet
facility, magical runes appear on the Demiplane’s walls and last for 7 days. Until the runes disappear, you gain Temporary Hit Points equal to five times your level after spending an entire Long Rest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Undermountain Overview Undermountain is the largest, deepest dungeon in the Forgotten Realms. This book aims to touch on every major level of that vast, dangerous place. Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
fireplace are inscribed with runes extolling the god Hiatea and invoking her blessing upon all who shelter here. Many dynasties of giants have claimed ownership of Hiatea’s Hearth since its founding, and each
one has known vast prosperity within its walls—followed by a spectacular fall. The magic of the hall invokes Hiatea’s aspect as a tender of the hearth, but it also carries a curse laid by her brother
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Here are examples of characters with this mark. Outlander Ranger. You’re a courier who specializes in dangerous deliveries to exotic locations. Your assignments take you into
the wilds, the Mournland, and worse. Hopefully you have a team of capable friends! Rogue Urchin. You grew up as a foundling in the worst slums of Sharn. For you, the city is a vast vertical jungle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Great Modron March, The When the gears of the plane of Mechanus (see chapter 6) complete seventeen cycles—once every 289 years—the modron (MOE-dron) leader, Primus, sends a vast army of modrons
some future act of conquest. The march is long and dangerous, and only a small number of modrons returns to Mechanus. ZUZANNA WUZYK The Great Modron March
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the west and east walls of this 20-foot-high room bear frescoes and Dwarvish runes that tell of King Melair’s obsession with mithral. The discovery of vast veins of that metal in the Seadeeps (beneath
stone arches beneath a 30-foot-high domed ceiling.
Frescoes. Stone panels set into the walls bear frescoes and Dwarvish runes.
The frescoes chronicle the birth of Melair, a common shield dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, using their luring song to mesmerize their prey and draw it near. Siren songs prove exceptionally dangerous to sailors, who risk steering their ships onto reefs in an attempt to reach the source of the
succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of her until the song ends. A frightened creature takes 7 (2d6) psychic damage at the start of its turn while Aphemia is singing. A frightened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
described later in the chapter. After stepping through the mirror in the Witchlight Carnival, the characters appear atop a broken bridge called the Queen’s Way, which overlooks Hither’s vast swamp
. After descending to ground level, they witness a balloon crash and encounter a band of singing brigands. Characters who search for the crashed balloon find it hanging from the top of a leaning tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background The bakunawa known as Pangil ng Buwan has long dwelled on the dangerous island of Lambakluha, once the holiest site on the Dayawlongon archipelago. Its dwelling lies before the great tree
sought its ancient spirit companion, Lungtian. But its one-time feelings of companionship has turned to rage, and it wreaks vast destruction in its search.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Mount Arak Miles of tunnels run beneath Tepest’s forests and vales, all of which eventually lead to vast hidden caverns beneath the dramatic peaks of Mount Arak. The fey create their homes in a realm
despite a strained relationship. The inhabitants of Arak resent the people of the surface for ancient slights and view them as dangerous. They avoid the folk of Viktal but eagerly play malicious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Semuanya’s followers believe in pushing their limits in the face of the most hostile conditions. Semuanya’s realm reflects this: a vast, densely canopied swamp that is colorful, sweet smelling, and full of
bog. Dangerous plants are also common in the deepest parts of the mire, but among them grow fruits and herbs that can be used to brew some of the rarest elixirs in the Outlands.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
nobles and merchants who support the younger royal siblings, Arijani and Reeva Vasavadan. Jadurai, a City at War. The vast city of Jadurai is Kalakeri’s capital, the site of the royal palace, and a
wilderness away from Kalakeri’s cities. Scattered refugee groups hide in the wilds and organize dangerous, desperate attacks on the Vasavadan factions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Endless Rockslide Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Endless Rockslide or to give them missions to pursue there. Constructive Endeavors Runes harnessing the
(see chapter 3). Dangerous Beauty Stone giant artisans find inspiration in the Endless Rockslide and create beautiful works from its material, but a fomorian warlock of the dark (see chapter 6) curses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
corrupted as many of the rings as she could find, making them dangerous to visitors. Fairy rings are depicted on the map of Thither. Each ring is a 20-foot-diameter circle of colorful, 6-inch-tall
fairy ring. On a roll of 1 or 2, there are no creatures in the ring’s vicinity. On a roll of 3 or higher, the ring has a swarm of campestris (see appendix C) singing and dancing inside it. Using body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
jar 3 Burning fire 4 Cracked gem 5 Door 6 Fresco 7 Furniture 8 Glass sculpture 9 Mushroom field 10 Painting 11 Plant or tree 12 Pool of water 13 Runes engraved on wall or floor 14 Skull 15 Sphere of
, or turns into a monster 85–87 Casts suggestion on the characters 88–90 Wails loudly when touched 91–93 Talks (normal speech, nonsense, poetry and rhymes, singing, spellcasting, or screaming) 94–97 Teleports characters to another place 98–00 Swaps two or more characters’ minds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
nation than a vast magical laboratory, whose wizard overlord Hazlik views every being as either an apprentice or a test subject. He conscripts those he acknowledges as lesser wizards into performing
abominations. The greatest wounds affect the invisible flows of magic underpinning the land, turning it erratic and dangerous. Despite the domain’s magical dangers, the ambitions of the spellcasting elite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. While the house maintains vast cattle ranches and trains horses and hounds, the Mark of Handling allows Vadalis to work with more exotic creatures as well. Griffons, hippogriffs, and even bulettes can
be bred and trained. Even with the Mark of Handling, this is dangerous work; there’s a lot of turnover at the bulette ranch. But these exotic creatures aren’t enough to satisfy the most innovative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
below Mount Waterdeep. Crashing waves and jagged rocks make the outermost of these flooded caves dangerous to navigate. Dozens of old ships lie wrecked within, their swollen hulks home to sea hags
between them. Where the locks end is a vast cavern containing a smooth stone retaining wall that rises 10 feet above the water’s surface. The partially collapsed remnants of a ten-story-tall hoist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
; they’re more interested in discovering new creatures than engaging in the politics of the dragonmarked houses. House Vadalis breeds and trains beasts for a range of purposes. While they maintain vast cattle
works with more intelligent beasts, such as giant owls, displacers beasts, and pegasi. Even with the Mark of Handling, this is dangerous work; there’s a lot of turnover at the bullette ranch. But these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. The Mournland is a vast open grave. In the Mournland, the wounds of war never heal, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Arcane effects
within its borders. And yet, it also holds the wealth and treasures of an entire nation, along with the secrets of House Cannith and everything else that was left behind. It’s dangerous. It’s mysterious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
growing supernatural influence and how people deal with the mounting pressure of confinement under dangerous circumstances. The characters must identify the curse’s source. Their search eventually leads
Outburst. One of the Avowed is overwhelmed by the curse, and his manic humming causes creepy things to happen. Event 3: Singing Skull. The cursed remains of the book dealer who brought Shemshime’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Carceri The grim inspiration for all other prisons in existence, Carceri is a plane of desolation and despair. Its six layers hold vast bogs, fetid jungles, windswept deserts, jagged mountains
layer of vast bogs and quicksand. Cathrys The stench of decay hangs over fetid jungles and scarlet plains. Minethys Stinging sand blows in unending storms, hiding the ruins of the ancient city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Scholar of Impossibilities Run this encounter when you’re ready to bring the hunt for R04M to an end. The tunnel ends in a ledge overlooking a vast, empty crevasse. No path clearly proceeds above or
cleft surrounded by foul, bleeding runes. Inside is the Book of Vile Darkness. Secrets of Eternity If a character agrees to let the Scholar share a forbidden secret, the baernaloth requests that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
strongholds, ancient burial mounds, and the ruins of many forgotten empires dot this vast landscape. Bounded by the Sea of Swords to the west and the desert of Anauroch to the east, the Savage Frontier
settlements, frontier towns, and fortified outposts of humans and other folk. These roads are long, lonely, or poorly defended, making them dangerous to traverse. In fertile valleys, towns and cities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
runes is etched into the ground. The symbols move, crawling in a circle. Above them hovers a mass of insectile limbs encompassing an alien light. Beyond it, a narrow passage opens into the vast void
that feels like the interior of some vast, insectile organ. Dozens of pale, oblong masses lie piled at the room’s center, and a curved passage leads out of the space. Nearby, a glowing, oval portal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
steps before tumbling on toward the Dessarin River. The trail continues upriver to other parts of the vale, so unless the characters know about the runes, it’s easy to miss the beginning of the steps
above, but it’s also dangerous. A character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher notices a steel tripwire fastened between boulders about two inches from the ground. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
include Chalnefaaz, a community of myconids that bud tiny, wailing faces, and the Bulwark of Secrets, an abbey of guardian nagas who protect dangerous lore. You can use the nodules in the Endless Void
interlocked links of Ilvaash’s runes (knots of tentacles, brains, and jagged lines reminiscent of jaws). A brain breaker uses the stat block of an infected elder brain (see chapter 7) with the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the
clandestine tours into the caverns by those who want other dangerous relics destroyed. See “Franchise Tasks and Downtime” in chapter 2 for more information on those new activities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
thieves’ tools. Also, the doors and windows have an AC of 12 and break with 25 points of damage. Magical runes, as per the glyph of warding spell, protect the cloak room and barn doors. If the party
opens the doors without first removing or disabling the runes, they take thunder damage as per the spell. A window at the back of the inn on the second floor is open (see “The Upstairs” below). A