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Returning 33 results for 'space carvings'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Inside the Observatory The interior of Twin Gods Observatory is hollow, with a spiral stone staircase rising to a roof with a commanding view of the region. Carvings along the observatory’s interior
, 15-foot-wide, central space. The stairs count as difficult terrain and, following the steps, the route from the bottom of the tower to the top is 200 feet long. A character who spends at least 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
spells can try to decipher a spell coded in the carvings. The spell is subject to your approval and must belong to the conjuration, divination, or evocation school. If the creature has spell slots of
. Star Port. The largest circle of runes is a permanent teleportation circle. Additionally, at night, a character can spend 10 minutes tracing constellation carvings that match the stars visible in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
18. Serpent Gate These 10-foot-high side caverns feature a standing gate that grants access to level 11. Strikingly beautiful carvings of serpents decorate the walls of these caverns. 18a. Trapped
walls and a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check is sufficient to spot small holes in the serpent carvings. The characters can spend 1 minute to plug the holes, which prevents the trap from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
81. Ebon Pool A pool of jet-black ooze glistens inside this silent chamber, whose walls are decorated with relief carvings depicting black stars.
The pool radiates an aura of conjuration magic to a
that touches the ooze obelisk is teleported, along with all objects it is wearing and carrying, to an unoccupied space within 10 feet of the obelisk outside the tomb entrance (area 1). This effect is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
20. Malar’s Tabernacle This building is taller than the others, with a peaked roof 30 feet high. Iron spikes line the peak, while carvings of basilisks, chimeras, dragons, and manticores snarl from
altar, a hostile chimera magically appears in an unoccupied space within the tabernacle and attacks all other creatures, disappearing when it is reduced to 0 hit points or after 10 minutes have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
three copper pneumatic tubes fastened to a wall, with a shelf of empty copper canisters below them.
Bed. At the north end of the room is a comfortable mahogany bed, its bedposts topped with imp carvings
(see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 22 on level 7, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Pneumatic Tubes The tubes connect to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
left here by Halaster are hungry and attack anything that enters this room.
Sarcophagi. A dozen elven sarcophagi arranged about this dusty room have been reduced to rubble.
Carvings. Time and
neglect have all but destroyed wall carvings that depict elves mounted on elk, parading through a forest as the seasons change around them.
Secret Door. A secret door in the north wall leads to area 26b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
an ongoing event. A6: Community Hall This sprawling open space features a dais that wraps around a central staircase leading upward. The walls’ beautiful mahogany carvings depict various scenes of
of storage supplies and furniture are grouped haphazardly in this space. A double door opens into the community hall to the south, while small doors lead northward out of the building.
While still a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Relief carvings on the walls depict crowds of humanoids fleeing a black star in the sky, with rays of light extending from it to turn those they strike to dust.
If the stone slabs are raised up to seal
Opal Crown In this central open space, a gold crown topped with a glittering black opal rests on a marble pedestal.
If any creature removes the crown from the pedestal, two things happen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
unlock this gate.”
Gong. A 3-foot-diameter bronze gong hangs from a sturdy wooden frame anchored to the floor near the west wall. The gong is embossed with carvings of ears of corn. A padded wooden
through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 16 on level 18, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas (Tloh-kays Poh-poh-LOH-kahs, master of the outsiders) Once the stone entrance block (area 5) is pushed out of the way, the characters have enough space to get
painstaking process in the narrow space takes 5 minutes, and if the check fails by 5 or more, the sphere breaks at the end of the attempt. Sleep Gas. If the glass sphere breaks, it releases green, swirling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
and smoothed rock edges. The passage leads to area G11 in Gibbet Crossing. T2: Deepening Hall Elaborate carvings of mountain landscapes and treasure piles line the walls of this broad staircase as it
the most exquisite creatures she can transform into statues. She likes the carvings here and has been gradually capturing bandits and explorers to force them into kneeling poses before petrifying them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
roads are flanked by paved sidewalks that give pedestrians plenty of space, and most of the widest roads have raised dividers that allow an individual crossing a street a safe space to step out of the
identification varies by ward and neighborhood (including brass plates, carvings in stone, and stencil-painted wooden signs), but street names are typically displayed on the corners of buildings at intersections
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
considers it her personal space and grumbles if anyone seems intent on disturbing it. B3: Lost Dolindars Two stone coffins in this room have been broken open, littering the floor with rubble and dust. A
silver nameplate is worth 75 gp. B4: Vault This vault contains six pedestals, each bearing treasure.
Carvings encircling the base of each pedestal read, “What good are treasures when home is denied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
space beneath their bed. 2 Something drags a coastal town’s inhabitants out in the night, garbs them in silver, and leads them to the surf to drown. 3 A wandering minstrel plays music that robs
family home. 6 A small inn in the mountains that smells perpetually of brine. 7 An ambulatory forest riddled with carvings of unblinking eyes. 8 A sewage system that predates its city. 9 A coastline
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
prone condition. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage only and is pushed to the nearest unoccupied space outside the trap’s area. Objects wedged under the trap are destroyed. The stone then
diamonds worth 100 gp each. The illusory sacks contain nothing. L6: Grotto Mark Behm Four pechs diligently dig a staired tunnel up into the mountain, decorating its walls with carvings This tunnel has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
nearest unoccupied space outside the trap’s area. Objects wedged under the trap are destroyed. The stone then retracts into the ceiling, and the trap resets. A successful Dispel Magic spell (DC 17
diligently dig a staired tunnel up into the mountain, decorating its walls with carvings This tunnel has been worked recently, judging by the stone chips and dust covering the floor. Roughly carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
medallion around its neck. All around the figure are carvings of locusts.
Close inspection reveals that one of the carved locusts is a button that can be pushed. When this happens, the stone block
the dial and fills the 5-foot space directly east of the block. Any creature in this area when the gas is released must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 44 (8d10) acid damage on a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
paint or carvings once adorned the sign have been all but worn away. Inside, the place shows the same lack of care. It’s dirty, ill kept, and in need of a thorough cleaning. Or burning. The place is
town council’s meeting room and the townmaster’s hall before that, it is set to be expanded to include the new mayor’s office after the election. As the two remaining members of the town council, Sildar Hallwinter and Harbin Wester currently share office space here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
unoccupied space. Northeast Archway. This archway connects to area T11. The tunnel leading there is made of smooth, gray stone. East Archway. Any creature or object that enters this one-way portal is
teleported to an unoccupied space in area T20a. If there’s not enough space in that location for the creature or object, it is unable to pass through the portal and is rebuffed instead. Southeast Archway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall
is locked as detailed in “Fortress Features.” This bedroom is decorated with velvet curtains and bedclothes, a silk rug, and stylized wood carvings. It’s furnished with a bed, a nightstand, and a
characters arrived. Treasure. A +1 Greatsword lies near the western fallen guard. F12: Study This cozy space boasts comfortable chairs, a table, and many open books.
Saraphine was pouring through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
spend their lives mostly in darkness, stone giants have a nuanced appreciation of the effects of shadow and light. They design carvings to produce shadows in specific ways when a light source is
carry, so there is no blank space on a stone. A cylinder that turns out to be too long or too thick, so that the message ends before the entire surface of the stone is used, is considered poor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall
in “Fortress Features.” This bedroom is decorated with velvet curtains and bedclothes, a silk rug, and stylized wood carvings. It’s furnished with a bed, a nightstand, and a wardrobe. A young, pale
. Treasure. A +1 Greatsword lies near the western fallen guard. F12: Study This cozy space boasts comfortable chairs, a table, and many open books.
Saraphine was pouring through tomes here before Goreth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
double door. The lever is directly above the doors. Z3: Mess Hall Blue-tinted lava flows through geometric carvings that run along the walls’ top edges, bathing the room in eerie light. Three
since. She’s friendly to all and loves belly rubs. Z9: Pantry The stone of the outpost gives way to a floor of cool, packed earth. Barrels and crates crowd the space, and the smell of mildew is thick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
center of the room with a small, matching bench beside it.
A seaweed bed covers the southeast corner. A coffer, its lid closed, stands in the southwest corner. A hollow space by the bed contains a
is some thirty feet above. Carvings of shark’s eyes adorn the altar’s front, each varied in shape and size. The gory remains of unidentified creatures rest
atop the altar; blood rises like smoke
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
eyestalk (scrying sensor) protruding from the ceiling directly in front of the double door to the south. A secret door is hidden in the west wall. Blinking Eyes. The blinking eye carvings are slightly
racial traits: She is Small, and her walking speed is 25 feet. She can move through the space of any Medium or larger creature. She has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. She speaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
DC 15 Dexterity check, or force open a trunk with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. T3. Lounge Large cushioned chairs are set around this open space. Calming music fills the air, which
large, open-air bath. Stone pillars stand along the outside wall, sculpted with relief carvings of Sune. Between the pillars, frosted windows diffuse the light from outside through the mist that hangs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
knocker shaped like a sheep’s head. The door’s stone frame is decorated with carvings of flowers and small birds. Engraved above the door are the words “Enter in Peace” in Common.
Close inspection of the
. Guests are welcome to join them as space allows. Hierarch Anish never dines here and instead receives his meals in his office (area M15). M14: Privy and Bathroom This ten-foot-square room features a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
walls of every chamber. In both southern rooms, an obsidian sarcophagus stands upright against the south wall. Ornate carvings of the sarcophagi’s githyanki occupants adorn the lids.
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of the hall. The space above them is a secret door that opens at the slightest touch. On the other side, a few stairs lead down into the Well of Repose (area G4). G4: Well of Repose The walls of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Carvings of reptiles decorate the throne, and glints of reflected light hint at the presence of inset gemstones.
The heads of several creatures hang on the walls, mounted on plaques of wood for display as
unskilled eye they appear reasonably valuable. A character who makes a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes their true nature. A hidden space under the throne can be discovered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
carvings of the dragon’s smiling visage can be seen worked into stone terrain and objects within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair. Tiny beasts such as rodents and birds that are normally unable to speak gain
within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair are prone to fits of giggling. Even serious matters suddenly seem amusing. If the dragon dies, the magic carvings fade over the course of 1d10 days. The other effects end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
trapdoor in the floor requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check to find. The door opens by pulling it upward. It leads to a 3-foot-by-3-foot crawl space that connects to a similar trapdoor in
marble columns march the length of this long, large hall. The worn carvings depict entwining dragons.
Creatures. An elite squad of three kobolds (each with 7 hit points) patrols the hall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
dragon favors emeralds, wood carvings, musical instruments, and sculptures of humanoid subjects. A Green Dragon’s Lair The forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black
throw. A creature that fails the save takes 18 (4d8) piercing damage and is pushed 5 feet out of the wall’s space, appearing on whichever side of the wall it wants. A creature can move through the