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Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

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

Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth Jodie Muir Deep in the Yatil Mountains lie the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, formerly occupied by the legendary archmage Iggwilv the Witch Queen. Though

these threats defy imagination. Iggwilv is rumored to have amassed a magical hoard of unsurpassed value, a trove of such fame that scores of adventurers have perished in search of it. This supplement

5. Looted Reliquary

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

5. Looted Reliquary This room once held ritual art and religious statuary. Shelves and curios once lined the north and south walls but now lie shattered and spread across the floor. Treasure The

duergar who looted this room failed to appreciate the value of the art here. Characters who search the room find a chipped, 10-inch-tall lapis lazuli statuette of a dwarf king (75 gp), a funeral shroud

Domain Features

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

, shifting alliances, and assassinations. The nobles value appearances above all else; they favor stylish poisons, clever clockwork devices, and public embarrassment in their plots. Desperate

aspects of Borcan society. They squabble over artistic, political, and religious influence to feed their gluttonous egos and fill their idle lives. The Boritsi family holds the greatest influence.

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Elturgard and Cormyr view Baldur’s Gate as a lawless cesspool that might have to be dealt with someday. These nations especially frown on the city’s broad religious tolerance. Candlekeep To enter the

. Elturel Prior to the events described in Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus, the holy city of Elturel — the capital of Elturgard — sat upriver on the Chionthar. Whereas Baldur’s Gate is a cutthroat

28. Private Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

28. Private Chapel The temple’s high priest resides in these small quarters, which contain a bed, personal effects, ceremonial robes, and religious instruments of office. A fireplace along the

gemstone of any value. Either offering is consumed when given, whereupon the fireplace flames magically lower and the secret door in the back of the fireplace opens. Manipulating Time Having a

Amethyst Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, although many have a fascination with metal items that have a silvery finish. Amethyst dragons favor treasures with particular scholarly or philosophical value as a part of their hoard, including fine

books, scrolls, or carved tablets; tapestries or woven “tomes” of embroidered cloth; complex scientific instruments; and religious icons or objects. They are fond of unique and unusual art objects

Intelligence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

) check measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults. Other Intelligence Checks. The DM might call for

an Intelligence check when you try to accomplish tasks like the following: Communicate with a creature without using words Estimate the value of a precious item Pull together a disguise to pass as a

Intelligence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

) check measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults. Other Intelligence Checks The DM might call for an

Intelligence check when you try to accomplish tasks like the following: Communicate with a creature without using words Estimate the value of a precious item Pull together a disguise to pass as a city

Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

others than to make sure the value of faith is measured in gp. In addition to your franchise’s regular operations, you always keep a sideline going in religious paraphernalia, selling specialized signature

stock to sell. As such, even though you have your own personal favorite, you’ve also learned the value of diversifying your divine portfolio, keeping an array of holy symbols and icons on hand for any

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

they were demigods — mighty beings of divine descent. This isn’t a casual sort of worship or lip service; kobolds are awed in the presence of a dragon, as if an actual avatar of a deity

religious significance. Most kobold sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin and specialize in either damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

value music, and many locals are accomplished singers or proficient in playing the reed pipe, goblet drum, or arched harp. AKIRRAN CHARACTERS Characters from Har’Akir claim descent from an ancient

Life in Akharin Sangar

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

for higher education, especially in philosophy and literature. The city-state cautiously embraces progress, adopting developments in magic and science as long as they don’t contradict religious

modest, and Sangarians value fashionable dress. Men’s attire consists of baggy trousers, handwoven shoes, and robes or tunics secured with wide cloth belts. Women typically dress in layers, sporting

Droaam

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

Droaam The Korranberg ChrONiCle Descent into Droaam: my trail to terror We’re all going to die. That thought echoed through my mind as the wagon carried us toward the Great Crag. The diplomats

grow larger and more organized every day, and the rest of Khorvaire is uneasy with the potential power of a fully realized Droaam. The monsters that inhabit Droaam retain their racial subcultures. Most worship the Dark Six, but other religious traditions flourish as well.

Black Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

it presents a link to a lost past is what gives that relic its value. Black dragons also love conventional treasures such as gems (particularly opals), precious metals that don’t corrode easily, and

embossed silver hilt and a blade of amber 6 A lavishly illustrated genealogy kept in a magically sealed container that disputes a current monarch’s right to the throne 7 Heretical religious

Northern Flanaess

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

horse riders of Baklunish descent who dwell on the steppes north of the Yatil Mountains and Lake Quag. The climate in the steppes and pine forests ranges from cool to frigid. Both peoples maintain

chance to attack her enemies. At other times, the Cruski raid the Fruzti, the Schnai, or the Hold of Stonefist. As their distinct kingdoms suggest, the people of the North Kingdoms value their

Life in the Styes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

if not impossible to sell anything with a value over 75 gp for cash. Local merchants don’t have that much coinage on hand, or won’t admit it if they do. Taverns and Inns Taverns are everywhere in the

the councillors impose steep taxes on the faithful, to prevent religious leaders from becoming too popular and eroding the council’s authority. But beyond this, even the most dedicated members of the

Layout of the District

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

everything else. Alchemists’ Quarter The Alchemists’ Quarter is the northeast section of the Styes. Long ago, it was the seat of the district’s scholastic and religious leadership, but its once-fine temples

that snake through the reeking expanse of mud. Still, it’s common to see desperate scavengers wallowing in the filth, scrounging for anything of value that a distracted alchemist might have carelessly

Interloper Gods

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

Interloper Gods Annam’s withdrawal has caused ongoing upheaval in the religious lives of giants across the Material Plane. Most believe Annam turned from his descendants in anger or disappointment

is tempting to many giants, particularly those frost and hill giants who value size and strength above all. For these giants, demon worship paradoxically offers both freedom from the strictures of

28. Grick Snack Watch Post

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

obelisk to the west, north, and east. They contain a dozen goblin beds made of bundled rugs and torn fabric. (The beds have nothing of value.) A detect magic spell reveals a faint aura of divination

receives the following telepathic message in Common: “I cast my eye into the future and see in yours a perilous descent. South of here, beyond a secret passage, waits the Two-Headed King. Look to his

Arveiaturace Arrives

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

, use the following boxed text instead: A great white dragon descends from the sky, beating its wings furiously to slow its descent. A dark, humanoid figure is mounted on the dragon’s back. If the

of sight, which is 60 feet. Tinjong worships Silvanus (god of nature) and has no agenda. She tries to be helpful while asking for nothing in return, and she carries nothing of value. Although she has

People of Meletis

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

People of Meletis The people of Meletis take pride in their city’s grand architecture, especially the great temples to the gods. They value philosophy and other intellectual pursuits, especially the

experience a wild, creative vision from Keranos. The Reverent Army The hoplites of Meletis practice battlefield tactics in an environment saturated with religious devotion. The military force of the

Factions of Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Deepkingdom’s lore. However, ultimate political and religious power is held by the Deepking and the lairds. Deepking Horgar Steelshadow V Deepking Horgar V ascended to the throne in 1372 DR. He is a

second-class citizens, living in squalor and scrounging food and resources, even as their leaders on the Council of Savants live in secret opulence. Frugal and Monolithic. The gray dwarves value

Second Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

mundane equipment is stored here, most of it having no value. This includes such things as a 1-foot length of hempen rope, a harp with only one string, a single left boot, a bucket with no bottom, and so

. Treasure. The unlocked chest next to the cot contains a selection of threadbare garments and worn sandals. It also holds a religious icon set with fourteen small diamonds (100 gp each), two blocks of

Zodiac Signs

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

artists, counselors, and religious figures. Knight The Dragon Slayer; Most Prominent in Midsummer The Knight soars overhead during high summer—the final month of the Righteous Quartet. The prominence

born under the sign of Euryale are fated for intense personal relationships that prove their value when hardship comes. They find careers as caregivers or in other occupations that allow them to work

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

respectfully, he also tells them how the sea elves were attacked by the Dragon Army. Even if he is suspicious of the characters, Ishvern sees value in their presence—especially if there’s a cleric

traditions, but they know little of the deed’s religious ties or the god Habbakuk. If the characters agree, Ishvern leads them to the shrine’s entrance. Yearkal’s Return. If the characters know of

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

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

’ status to that of hunters and reducing the number of castes in the host to two. Leaders and religious figures of the tribe still maintain some of their authority, but the lowliest hobgoblin or bugbear can

. BUGBEAR SPECIAL FORCES Under any circumstances, bugbears are valued members of a goblinoid host. If some of them are specialized (or can be trained) in different aspects of warfare, their value

Court of Air

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

copies in anticipation of a high resale value. Pillars of Pedagogy Seekers engage in quiet study and research within this austere cluster of closely huddled, flat-topped towers of varying heights. Each

effect similar to a feather fall spell. The caretaker of the temple in 1492 DR is a human priest of Shou descent named Lorekeeper Kei Tigersteel. Though not officially an Avowed, the Lorekeeper enjoys the

Maze of Mists

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

Protection sits on the floor of this clear section of corridor. P14m. A trail of gold pieces on the east side of this corridor leads to the north archway, where it ends. The total value of the coins is

137 gp. P14n. A trail of platinum pieces starts in the center of the corridor and leads to the west archway, where it ends. The total value of the coins is 152 pp. P15: Grieving Elves Humanoid bones

Wyrmheart Mine

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

track. A stout, lever-operated brake controls its descent. Carts can be shunted onto the side passages if the tracks are switched using a crowbar (one is stashed near each siding). When characters arrive

the statue of Kurtulmak, there is no treasure. Everything the kobolds find of value is surrendered to Tinder. 9. Inventors’ Quarters Old crates and barrels have been converted into sleeping hovels for

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

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

to avoid waking the stirges. Treasure. Three blue quartz gems worth 25 gp each are scattered across the floor. The leather pouch contains another five gems of the same value. The dead Cynidicean’s

and crates of long-spoiled food. The door to this storage room has remained closed for decades. The room contains nothing of value. B7: Fireworks Storeroom This bone-dry storeroom reeks of sulfur

Underlevel Locations

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

, affording an unobstructed view of area U2 as the characters complete their descent. Wall of Stone. When the countdown timer reaches zero, a wall of stone magically appears on the stairs at the point marked

, but their value can be used toward the cost of constructing an iron golem or a similar metal construct. STONKY NOPTOPPER Stonky J. Noptopper (“the J is for genius!”) is chaotic neutral and proud to a

Giants

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

other paths to power. Cloud Giant Smiling One Cloud giants aren’t, on the whole, religious. They tolerate many conflicting ideas about their patron deity, Memnor. The smiling ones strain that tolerance

surface doesn’t matter. Promises and bargains made there needn’t be honored. Life and even art hold less value there. Dream Dwellers. Stone giants sometimes go on dream quests in the surface world

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

expendable minions present in case the grells beyond the rift get too curious. The goblins erroneously believe the mind flayers have left something of value here, so they’ve been ransacking this room

Underdark communities: kuo-toa religious leaders, drow matriarchs, duergar leaders, and others. They are from a writer named Voalsh. Each letter is written in a familiar tone, as though to a friend, but

K84. Catacombs

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

descends 1 foot for every 10 feet of horizontal distance covered. At the end of the flight, the wearer lands on its feet and the glider is intact. If the wearer tries to accelerate the rate of descent

painting rests a skull atop a pile of bones. The bones in the niches belong to Elsa’s nine consorts. There is nothing of value here. Crypt 17 Sir Sedrik Spinwitovich (Admiral Spinwitovich): Confused

Tomb Locations

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

instead of a Dexterity saving throw, provided the creature doesn’t have the prone condition, with the aim of slowing the ceiling’s descent for the betterment of others. The creature making the Strength

return the chest and its contents to the niche or place one or more items of equal or greater value into the niche. Otherwise, one of the following effects occurs when the time expires, depending on

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