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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Cycle of Rebirth. If the dragon dies, its soul coalesces into a steely egg and teleports to a random plane of existence. The egg is immune to all damage and hatches into a time dragon wyrmling after
the effect on itself after it succeeds on three of these saves.
Time Gate (1/Day). The dragon conjures a 20-foot-diameter, circular portal in the space between its horns or in an unoccupied space it
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
Baldurâs Gate was founded by sailors, and its harbor is still the cityâs beating heart. Several patriars are descended from captains of yore, the commerce of the Lower City is built on
the port, and even the Outer Cityâs rhythms are dominated by the ebb and flow of river trade. Because sailors are as fundamental and ubiquitous to Baldurâs Gate as the cobbles on its streets
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
Baldurâs Gate has a modest academic community centered around the libraries of the High Hall and the various temples dedicated to gods of learning and innovation. Lecturers, researchers, and
be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
BALDURâS GATE FEATURE: RUMOR MONGER
Via your personal rumor mill and articles
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
From the Oasis Theaterâs spectacular singers and acrobats to the pantomimes and shadow puppeteers of the Wide, Baldurâs Gate hosts a colorful array of performers. Good acts can always
performance makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have performed, they typically take a liking to you.
BALDURâS GATE FEATURE: BACKSTAGE PASS
You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Trouble in Baldurâs Gate Chapter 1 begins in the independent city of Baldurâs Gate, where the characters find themselves trapped behind the cityâs walls after the gates are sealed to keep out
hundreds of refugees from the neighboring land of Elturgard. However, the gates canât hold back news that Elturgardâs capital has fallen, and that Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard of Baldurâs Gate is missing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chamber lightly obscured and blocks the charactersâ view of a great green door to the south (see âSkeleton Gateâ below). The iron cage and its prisoner are described in the âCageâ section. When the
cruel plaything: a doll brought to life through the implantation of a childâs soul. When the adventurers arrive, these dolls scurry into view: Three tiny figures waddle toward you through the smoky haze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, Forough (lawful good, human archmage who can cast cleric spells), looks after the gate-town. The venerable human chancellor is a kind-hearted and patient soul, but beneath her calm exterior pumps the
Excelsior Gate Destination: Seven Heavens of Mount Celestia Primary Citizens: Celestials and Humanoids Ruler: High Chancellor Forough Celestials and mortals live in harmony in Excelsior, the gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
machine rules found in Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus. Driving. The helm of an infernal war machine is a chair with a wheel, levers, pedals, and other controls. The helm requires a driver to operate
Venatrixâs engine or shut it off. Cause the Venatrix to take the Dash or Disengage action while the vehicleâs engine is running Insert a Soul Coin into the engineâs furnace Soul Fuel. The Venatrixâs engine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
Area Information Dimensions & Terrain Thirty feet by forty feet, there is an enclosure on one end of the chamber with a broken down, rusty gate. Other Features The floor of this chamber is lined
strike them repeatedly and unavoidably in the head. At first, this may seem innocent, but left for days, or even just hours for some, this form of torture could break even the most steadfast soul or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Ribcage Gate Destination: Nine Hells of Baator Primary Citizens: Devils and Humanoids Ruler: Duchess Zelza Zurkbane Ribcage is the blackened heart of the Vale of the Spine, a jagged range of barren
gate-town derives its name. Ribcageâs menacing, arched gates, festooned with wings like those of a bat and forged from infernal steel, allude to the power of the Lords of the Nine Hells. Bound to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
black gate.
Phaia, Red Wizard Necromancer Creatures. Phaia, a Red Wizard necromancer (see appendix B), is drawing the soul from Kelson Darktreader, a male half-elf lying on a stone table farthest from
descriptions of the Hall of Obedience and the Hall of Necromancy. He knows nothing about this zone. If he is given a glyph key and taken to the black gate, he escapes the Doomvault and joins Syrannaâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Redeeming Zariel In this outcome, the adventurers entreat the archdevil to redeem her angelic soul and take up her celestial mantle once more. Even though Zariel has fallen, there remains a faint
accept its angelic spark back into her soul. The DC of this check is reduced by 5 for each of the following NPCs that are present when the characters try to redeem Zariel: Lulu. If Lulu is with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
suspended in the air.
In the west side of the room is a black gate, and on the wall near it is a contact stone.
Creatures. One reduced-threat aboleth (see âReduced-Threat Monstersâ above) dwells
across. White Gate. A white gate lies in the eastâwest corridor between this area and the Warren of Eyes. 37. Compelling Light Light. The dim light that fills the chamber can be seen before the room can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
creating gloves of soul catching (see the itemâs description at the end of the adventure). They want the characters to retrieve the stolen pages so that, in addition to restoring the tome to its original
direction of the Cloakwood, an ancient forest located near the Coast Way that leads north to the city of Baldurâs Gate: A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Medicine) check can tell that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Shadow Crossing Sylphene, the baronâs firstborn daughter, was a tortured soul. After she was interred, her grave became a shadow crossingâa gateway to the Shadowfell. To use this gate, the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
describe its current state: The ten-foot-high brass fence that once surrounded Elturelâs cemetery has fallen in numerous places, and a wide gate allowing access to the grounds has been torn from its
of a relic of Torm kept beneath the cemetery chapel. The Helm of Tormâs Sight is said to give a worthy soul the ability to commune directly with that noble god. The duke and his guards came to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: arcane eye, mage armor, minor illusion, prestidigitation, speak with dead
1/day each: arcane gate, bane, confusion, darkness
teleports to must be in dim light or darkness.
Soul Monger Wracked with despair over the loss of memories of a brighter time, soul mongers crave the vitality of others. The aching void within a soul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Rillyn House After arriving in Baldurâs Gate, the characters can make general inquiries about the retired adventurer and patriar Machil Rillyn. They learn that Rillyn House, his noble estate, is in
seasoned adventurers means they have no difficulty entering the Upper City, finding Rillyn House, and arranging an audience with Yvandre Rillyn. Taresson the butler (a human commoner) meets them at the gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Waterdeep or south to Baldurâs Gate need escort or guarding, and can offer news of both of those cities (and the settlements between them). Several inns stand ready to accept visitors, except in the busiest
shelter inside during a siege. Three gates lead into the town of Daggerford: River Gate, which provides access to the river, and through which shipping cargo is carted into the town proper; Caravan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
77. Death Godâs Nursery Opening the skeleton gate in area 71 reveals a 10-foot-wide, 20-foot-long staircase of polished black marble that descends to this area. When the characters reach the bottom
spirits receive advice when entering this area: Fickle Iâjin encourages her host to investigate the mist-filled archway on the south balcony (see âMist Gateâ below). Adventurous Kubazan expects his host
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
6 Open a gate to another world 4 Mayhem (d6) 1 Fulfill an apocalyptic prophecy 2 Enact the vengeful will of a god or patron 3 Spread a vile contagion 4 Overthrow a government 5 Trigger a natural
phylactery â a magical receptacle for its soul â that it keeps well hidden. Only by destroying the phylactery can the characters ensure the lichâs destruction. Villainâs Weakness d8 Weakness 1 A hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
alphabetical order. These locations are also marked on the map of Baldurâs Gate (map 6.2). Bormul House Situated in the Manorborn neighborhood, Bormul House is an elegant three-story townhouse of yellow
shop makes good use of the vibrant commerce that runs through Baldurâs Gate, showcasing rare spices in its wares and keeping a wide selection of exotic teas for its sophisticated clientele. It is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
alphabetical order. These locations are also marked on the map of Baldurâs Gate (map 6.2). Bormul House Situated in the Manorborn neighborhood, Bormul House is an elegant three-story townhouse of yellow
. The shop makes good use of the vibrant commerce that runs through Baldurâs Gate, showcasing rare spices in its wares and keeping a wide selection of exotic teas for its sophisticated clientele. It is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the Nine Hells currently based in Candlekeep. When Thavius Kreeg arrived in Baldurâs Gate a few days ago, it didnât take Falaster long to hear rumors that the Vanthampurs were sheltering him. Falaster
monitoring devil activity in Baldurâs Gate and Elturel for months.â âSylvira is convinced that Thavius Kreeg struck a bargain with an archdevil, and that a copy of the contract he signed is hidden inside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
she knows her soul is going to the Nine Hells when she dies. She also sees glimpses of the future, which means sheâs rarely shocked by what happens around her. These revelations have kept the cultists
farther into the cistern. The lever that lowers and raises this gate is in area C22. The gate can also be opened with a knock spell or similar magic. Rowboat. This boat comes with two oars and can hold two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
is the Hall of Moradinâs Forge, a place of worship that reminds every dwarf of the Soul Forgerâs strength and enduring protection. One canât help but feel safe in its presence, and a true dwarf is home
travelers must confront the great pair of iron doors known as the Caravan Door. Like the rest of Citadel Adbar, this gate has never been breached. Mention the idea of that happening to an Adbarran dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
creature chained to the hooded lantern is Golmo, an unarmed brigganock (see appendix C), accompanied by the ball of light that contains his soul. Endelyn forces Golmo to draw diagrams for various
modifications as noted below) and tries to repel intruders while the goblins cower behind backdrops. The animated props are as follows: A 4-foot-long, crooked stove pipe (AC 19) A wrought-iron gate (AC 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morteâs Planar Parade
60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 30
Languages all
Challenge 26 (90,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +8
Cycle of Rebirth. If the dragon dies, its soul coalesces into a steely egg and
its turns, ending the effect on itself after it succeeds on three of these saves.
Time Gate (1/Day). The dragon conjures a 20-foot-diameter, circular portal in the space between its horns or in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
revelation that she collapses onto the floor and weeps for Elturel. Bound to the city by the Creed Resolute, she feels the imperative to return to it. âIf Zariel wants my soul,â says Reya, âsheâs welcome
, how the mighty have fallen!
âThis shield has the power to corrupt everything around it. The Hhune family of Baldurâs Gate has kept it for years now. Doubtless theyâll want it back, but this shield
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
on the central spire. A gate engraved with arcane sigils is set into the base of the strut.
The Spire of Iriolarthas (area Y19) is surrounded by a force field that also encompasses this area
front of the gate. Any character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes the sigils on the gate as ancient symbols representing the eight schools of magic. Magic Elevator
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
all, riding out on the field, banners taught and snapping, breastplates and shields agleam with the symbol of Elturgard, and each bearing a holy symbol of his or her god â armor for the soul. We have
of Elturel literally rode through a gate into the Nine Hells to pursue and destroy devils that had been plaguing their people. With these bright examples to look up to, is it any wonder that the common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
combat, Rak Tulkhesh roars in rage as new weapons are spawned from his body, called forth by the Rage of War to slaughter all who dare stand before him. Khyber Shards. Rak Tulkheshâs soul is divided
bolt, shield
3/day each: chain lightning, create undead, dream, hold monster, mass suggestion, scrying
1/day each: foresight, gate, power word kill, teleport
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
this way, it canât cast either spell until the next dawn. Your soul keeps this armor together. If you die while you are attuned to the armor, the armor is destroyed. Suzanne Helmigh Armor of the Fallen
(DMâs discretion). If you are trying to reach the City of Brass, for example, the rift might appear on the Street of Steel, before the Gate of Ashes, or facing the city from across the Sea of Fire, at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
scarred with gouges. I knew with certainty he could not have approached his afterlife in such a boat. As my torch went out, so did the light within my soul. Clutching my staff, I swore by the gods
Featuresâ section), the hieroglyphs read as follows: âHere lies the tomb of Amun Sa.
Know that ye have arrived too late
To plunder his ransom for heavenâs gate.â
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
spoken. Ghost. The participant wins a bottle containing the soul of an unknown creature. Removing the stopper frees the soul inside, allowing it to proceed to the afterlife. House. The participant wins
a property deed to a modest home in a gate-town of your choosing. Key. The participant wins a random portal key. Letter. The participant wins a letter of recommendation (see the Dungeon Masterâs