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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
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8th level (1 slot): maze, mind blank
9th level (1 slot): meteor swarm, wishBlast Scepter. Halaster uses his blast scepter to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell (save DC 16
groups of adventurers try to gain decisive control of just a small section of Undermountain’s halls, Halaster constantly alters the dungeon’s perils to thwart them.
Halaster’s true
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness.
As a rule, moonstone dragons are
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A wealthy and well-known artist’s muse—a moonstone dragon—has stopped appearing in their dreams. The artist is desperate to hire adventurers to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness.
As a rule
to hire adventurers to find the dragon.
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A clutch of moonstone dragons has discovered a portal to the Material Plane and is wreaking havoc on nearby villages, pilfering every bit of silver the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Elakdras’s remains, but they’ve had a falling-out in Challidax’s lair, splitting their followers into rival factions. Into the Ice Caves. The adventurers enter the frosty cave complex where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
11. Spawning Pool The underground stream passes through this cave, traveling west to east. The adventurers can hear something splashing in the water as soon as they enter this area. Any character who enters the stream is immediately attacked by the swarm of quippers that has spawned here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Maintaining Order The adventurers are in command of their NPC followers, and that means they are responsible for welding together disparate forces and maintaining discipline. The characters have a
question the right of a ragtag band of adventurers to command them, even if their superiors seem to trust the player characters. Likewise, though the individual factions are typically disciplined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Fighting the Faceless Lord Under normal circumstances, Juiblex (see appendix D) would be an overwhelming foe. Fortunately for the adventurers, the Faceless Lord’s battle with Zuggtmoy has weakened it
-two drow spore servants (see appendix C) to fight alongside the characters. Their attacks are incapable of harming Juiblex. However, as they swarm around the demon lord, one time per round (as agreed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
on foot but is difficult terrain. The troglodytes are so distracted that it’s possible to sneak through this area undetected as long as the adventurers stay close to the cavern walls. Each character
must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check or be noticed by the troglodytes. Development Any wounded creature entering the stream attracts the swarm of quippers from area 11.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. The adventurers’ goal often lies as far from the dungeon entrance as possible, forcing characters to delve deeper underground or push farther into the heart of the complex. A dungeon is usually
other. Past earthquakes might have opened chasms within a dungeon, splitting rooms and corridors to make interesting obstacles. Natural Features. Many dungeons include natural features. An underground
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
ground or leave items in this area, the marks and items are gone the next time they arrive here. The adventurers shouldn’t know whether they’re coming back to the same spot each time or whether more than
, the sundial points toward a different path, in the order presented below. However, each time the characters enter this area after the first, the gnomon casts more than one shadow. The adventurers must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
or leave items in this area, the marks and items are gone the next time they arrive here. The adventurers shouldn’t know whether they’re coming back to the same spot each time or whether more than one
, the sundial points toward a different path, in the order presented below. However, each time the characters enter this area after the first, the gnomon casts more than one shadow. The adventurers must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
passages extending hundreds of feet in all directions. The adventurers’ goal often lies as far from the dungeon entrance as possible, forcing characters to delve deeper underground or push farther
, collapsed passages can be commonplace, cutting off formerly connected sections of the dungeon from each other. Past earthquakes might have opened chasms within a dungeon, splitting rooms and corridors to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
duergar in a keelboat 4 1 green hag 5 1 grell 6–7 1d6 + 2 ixitxachitl (see appendix C) 8 1d4 kuo-toa in a keelboat 9 1d4 merrow 10 3d6 stirges 11 1 swarm of quippers 12 1 water weird Aquatic Troll An
adventurers approach, cloaking themselves in darkness as they unfurl and attack. A creature in a boat or on a raft that tries and fails to detach a darkmantle from itself or another creature must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
figure with blue scales, bone spurs on her forearms and elbows, gossamer wings, and a flowing gown — dances to music atop a stepped dais 5 feet higher than the rest of the room.
Butterfly Swarm. Next to
Arcturia, a harmless swarm of yellow butterflies has assumed a vaguely humanoid shape and is playing an elegant harp (see “Treasure” below). The harp rests on a stout wooden table. The swarm is under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
19. Giant Spider Den Giant spiders make their home here despite countless attempts by adventurers to get rid of them. 19a. Arachnid Down Clutter. Narrow paths wind between scattered piles of broken
Dense webbing fills this room as well (see area 19c for rules). Suspended within the webs are six cocoons. Five contain the desiccated corpses of four goblins and a nothic. The sixth contains a swarm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
exaggerated over the months, so he is likely to tell the party that a horde of ghosts came up the stairs to the scullery, or maybe it was a vampire with a swarm of rats. He discovered soon after his escapade
once his tongue is loosened, he is eager to restore some of his lost prestige. Apart from alerting adventurers to sinister and grave dangers of his own invention and telling them a little about the layout of the house, he provides no accurate or useful information.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revelation from Annam and begins a campaign of unification and conquest to prepare the way for the All-Father’s return. A rival asks adventurers to stop the prophet. 2 A mysterious woman leads
adventurers through a perilous dungeon to find an ancient giant queen’s crown. In the end, she reveals herself to be Diancastra and either blesses or curses the adventurers, depending on how they acted. 3 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
moving along the path, a swarm of tiny meteors shoots past, threatening to knock them off the walkway. All creatures on the path must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to dodge the meteors. On
following round, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall. Though having a character fall off the walkway is dangerous (and potentially exciting), it makes it less likely that the adventurers can be tricked by the efreeti in area 22.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
moving along the path, a swarm of tiny meteors shoots past, threatening to knock them off the walkway. All creatures on the path must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to dodge the meteors. On
following round, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall. Though having a character fall off the walkway is dangerous (and potentially exciting), it makes it less likely that the adventurers can be tricked by the efreeti in area 22.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Activity While Traveling As adventurers travel through a dungeon or the wilderness, they need to remain alert for danger, and some characters might perform other tasks to help the group’s journey
. Marching Order The adventurers should establish a marching order. A marching order makes it easier to determine which characters are affected by traps, which ones can spot hidden enemies, and which ones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Activity While Traveling As adventurers travel through a dungeon or the wilderness, they need to remain alert for danger, and some characters might perform other tasks to help the group’s journey
. Marching Order The adventurers should establish a marching order. A marching order makes it easier to determine which characters are affected by traps, which ones can spot hidden enemies, and which ones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Characters who return to look for a spot previously cut through will never find it. The hedge walls are 8 feet tall, allowing the adventurers to see the tower above them from many locations. This view
enter the maze again and retrace their steps, dealing with all encounters along the way. (Use this option carefully if you’re not a fan of splitting the party.) If the characters enter the maze at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Characters who return to look for a spot previously cut through will never find it. The hedge walls are 8 feet tall, allowing the adventurers to see the tower above them from many locations. This view
enter the maze again and retrace their steps, dealing with all encounters along the way. (Use this option carefully if you’re not a fan of splitting the party.) If the characters enter the maze at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Infinite Staircase Encounters The Infinite Staircase Encounters table presents random encounters and interactions adventurers might have while traversing the Infinite Staircase. Infinite Staircase
its tail eagerly. 85–91 A merrow happens on the staircase, flooding it with a deluge of water from an aquatic plane. 92–98 A nearby door to the Abyss flings open, releasing a hostile swarm of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ground counts as 10 feet of difficult terrain. 3 You run through a swarm of insects (see the Monster Manual for game statistics, with the DM choosing whichever kind of insects makes the most sense). The
swarm makes an opportunity attack against you (+3 to hit; 4d4 piercing damage on a hit). 4 A stream, ravine, or rock bed blocks your path. Make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
encounter 11–12 1 carrion crawler 13 Demon pack 14 1 flumph 15 1 gray ooze 16 1d4 moldy quaggoth spore servants 17 1d4 two-headed grimlocks 18 1 swarm of insects (centipedes) 19 1 xorn 20 Yellow mold
attacks if refused. If the adventurers feed the xorn and can communicate with it, the creature can tell them that it sensed a great planar upheaval recently, though it knows nothing about the demons or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Traveling to Phandalin The trek from Waterdeep to Phandalin requires the adventurers to travel north on the High Road, then head east along the Triboar Trail before taking the track south into town
satyrs (see above) stalk the party while intoxicated, looking to play pranks on travelers.
7 A swarm of ravens harasses the party. If offered food, the ravens never let the characters alone.
8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
claws, but to no avail. Yeenoghu evades or shrugs off its attacks, even as gnoll archers pepper it with arrows. Then the gnolls swarm the goristro as it begins to falter, bringing it crashing to the
was first summoned, and the adventurers have run across him and his pack. The characters’ only advantage at this moment is that they haven’t yet been detected. Considering their level at this stage of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
“Grungs of Dungrunglung” sidebar), the grungs do not hesitate to tear Groak limb from limb in a cathartic frenzy. At some point during the adventurers’ time in Dungrunglung, they will be approached in
information on grung castes, see appendix D. The grungs speak no language other than their own, which complicates any dealings with them. How they treat adventurers depends on how strong they appear: If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
damage to the structure, only some of which the Golden Mongoose adventurers had restored. But the recent attacks undid all that work, pulling most of the above-ground structure down. LEVEL INAPPROPRIATE
stays in jackal form, using her Sleep Gaze on the toughest-looking adventurer. If that target falls unconscious, three jackals quickly swarm the character. Hamebi flees if it looks like the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as groups of adventurers try to gain
9th level (1 slot): meteor swarm, wish
Actions
Blast Scepter. Halaster uses his blast scepter to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell (save DC 16).
Legendary Actions
Halaster can take 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
approaching. Only the howling of the skulls in area U2 or sounds of combat nearby are loud enough to be heard over the squawking. Inside each cage is a swarm of ravens that fiercely attacks Baba Lysaga and
items that Baba Lysaga has taken from dead adventurers over the years: 1,300 gp Five 500 gp gemstones A vial containing oil of sharpness Two spell scrolls (mass cure wounds and revivify) A pouch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
possibility that adventurers might cross her path, and she won’t necessarily be hostile toward them. Her mission is to seize the Soulmonger by any means; if adventurers can help her achieve that, she’ll
useful. If a fight breaks out (and there’s little reason one should unless the characters start it), Valindra lets her undead servants deal with the adventurers, then slips through her teleportation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Guild There’s power in groups. One bee’s a pest, but nobody messes with the swarm.
Tasha
Your group has ties to a powerful consortium of professionals who work together for mutual benefit. You
existing enchanted items and might be willing to buy or trade adventurers’ spoils. 4 Moneychangers. These merchants deal in all forms of currency, acting as bankers, loan agents, and crucial contacts for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
a death knell. For by the time those glowing red eyes fix on you, it’s far too late to run …
Some adventurers and sages whisper that deep crows were first spawned as the familiars of evil arcane
to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Shadow Caw. The ancient deep crow releases an ear-splitting caw. Each creature within 60 feet of the crow and able to hear it