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Hag of the Fetid Gaze

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

with her.Three Green Hag (Coven Variant);green hags named Dread Morgan, Vile Sazha, and Auntie Greenbones were once rivals who dwelled in an area of the Feywild coterminous with the High Forest. A

decade ago, during a time when the boundaries between the planes thinned, the hags became aware of the magic spring controlled by Sylvarie—and decided to control and corrupt it for their own purposes

Wyrmskull Throne

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue

with an ability check. Characters who want to destroy the throne must go on a quest to learn the method for doing so. The throne’s destruction triggers an explosion, as shards of obsidian fly out

Woods Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Occult Ritual 3 Sacred Spring 4 Sparring Sprites Hermit’s Hut After a couple hours of hiking, you happen on a humble hut made from sheets of sturdy bark and blankets of moss. Sweet-smelling smoke

demon worshiper.” (Partially true; Xanthe is referring to Ivlis, the former priest) Occult Ritual Eventually, you come across an eerie statue in a forest clearing. Strange runes are etched into

Introduction: Forge of the Artificer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Introduction: Forge of the Artificer Introduction Forge of the Artificer Introduction When the gorgon’s breath gives life instead of stony death, when fires create instead of destroy

, when towers rise from rubble and reach into the sky, then shall embers spring to life in the darkness, and five shall rise to cause a dragon’s fall. —THE DRACONIC PROPHECY This

16. Arch Gate to Level 15

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

bronze dragon spouting water into an ornate stone basin. The fountains are fed by an underground spring and flow with clean, cool water. The living inhabitants of Vanrakdoom depend on this water for

Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 30a on level 15, in the closest unoccupied space next to the similar gate located there.

Games of Chance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

pays double their bet. Copper Slots These machines, referred to by some casino patrons as “tricky devils,” are simple clockwork devices that accept copper coins. Each machine has a spring-loaded lever

and five identical spinning cylinders called reels. Six golden, Infernal runes are painted on each reel. A player inserts between 1 and 9 copper coins into the machine’s slot and pulls the lever, which

Fhenimore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

webbed and, like a shark, she has an angular dorsal ﬁn that protrudes from the middle of her back. Fhenimore (Kraken Priest Variant) Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil Armor Class 13 (natural

Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: command, create or destroy water 3/day each: control

Star Forge Adventures

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

Treasures

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

.” He reached up to the sunlit sky, and the light coalesced around his fist. It elongated and took the shape of a spear that resembled the god’s own weapon. “With this spear, destroy the titan. This

might take form in the god-realm of Nyx, spring from Purphoros’s forge in Mount Velus, or come from legendary mortal smiths. Some crafters create great works to put an end to a specific peril, while

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

originated, with the intention to destroy it. When planted in this way, creatures summoned are not friendly to you and do not vanish. Some of the creatures summoned merely head off in search of home

;green hags in a Green Hag (Coven Variant);coven When you damage a target that hasn’t taken a turn in this combat, the target takes an extra 3d10 slashing damage from ghostly blades. 5

Gates

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

an antimagic field spell or similar effect. Dispel magic has no effect on a gate, but a wish spell can permanently destroy a gate or force it open for up to 1 hour. A gate cannot be damaged or

. Elder Runes on Gates When a gate opens, a random elder rune appears within its vertical plane. Draw a card from the Elder Runes Deck to determine which rune appears. Halaster usually has the rune

Assassin Vine

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

of small fruits that resemble wild grapes. The fruit is tough and has a hearty but bitter flavor. A subterranean variant grows near hot springs, volcanic vents, and other sources of heat. An assassin

vine growing underground usually generates enough offal to support a thriving colony of mushrooms and other fungi, which spring up around the plant and help conceal it. Assassin Vine Large plant

36. Temple Maintenance

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

door to area 36c. Dwarvish runes are inscribed above each lever. The pit is a trash compactor designed to flatten garbage into sheets that can be easily carted away and disposed of. The first lever

: The gate opens for 1 minute when a gemstone worth at least 100 gp is placed in the dragon’s mouth. This act causes the mouth to animate, chomp down on the gem, and destroy it. Characters must be 7th

Assassin Vine

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

of small fruits that resemble wild grapes. The fruit is tough and has a hearty but bitter flavor. A subterranean variant grows near hot springs, volcanic vents, and other sources of heat. An assassin

vine growing underground usually generates enough offal to support a thriving colony of mushrooms and other fungi, which spring up around the plant and help conceal it. Assassin Vine Large plant

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the victims unable to fight back. Luminous Blue Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a spring sky to the rich, crystalline

sapphire dragon wyrmling;sapphire wyrmling who left home months before. 6 An adult sapphire dragon and a squadron of githyanki have joined forces to locate and destroy a mind flayer colony

Nylea as Campaign Villain

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

the polis of Meletis expands, clearing new land for houses and crops, Nylea decides to punish the polis and destroy it if necessary. Animated trees topple the walls, and Nyxborn beasts invade the city

. 2 Nylea refuses to turn winter into spring unless Karametra agrees to abolish agriculture and yield all cropland back to the forest. 3 When tensions between Akros and Setessa peak, Nylea

The Giant Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

. She intends to wipe the land clean of their “filth,” thus restoring the “dream world” to its rightful state. Kayalithica’s stone giants strike forth from Deadstone Cleft to destroy the works of humans

grants immortality to its wearer, was last seen in the possession of a human adventurer (and former Harper) named Artus Cimber. Guided by magical runes of tracking, Storvald plans to find the ring and

Whymsee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

in her head and pull her tentacles up into the shell protectively, like a strange hermit crab. Whymsee (Kraken Priest Variant) Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor

: At will: command, create or destroy water 3/day each: control water, darkness, water breathing, water walk 1/day each: Evard’s black tentacles, lightning bolt. Actions Thunderous Touch

13. The Metal Mage

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

spell slots remaining as he had when he left his golem body. His primary goal thereafter is to destroy the characters for meddling in his affairs. If the golem in this room has not been destroyed when

11c, and then they deactivate or destroy at least one of the pillars in this room, Trobriand’s spirit is forced to leave the golem but has nowhere to go, effectively killing him. Iron-Plated Pillars A

Zorzula's Rest Locations

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

entrance into the outpost’s hidden hot spring (area Z6). Z6: Hot Spring A large, natural pool brimming with turquoise water burbles at the center of this chamber. Steam coils off the water’s surface

, rising to a vent in the cave ceiling. The water itself sparkles with an inviting, tranquil glow. The hot spring has magical restorative properties that were used by the ancient duergar who inhabited the

23. Ezzat's Phylactery

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

inches tall that weighs 2 pounds. It is made of adamantine with gold trim, and its interior is inscribed with tiny silver runes. A detect magic spell reveals a powerful aura of necromancy magic around

eight magi who possess the power of disintegration and bring them to common purpose. Their combined force can destroy the phylactery.” Other reliable divination spells provide similar advice.

Dragon Characters

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

I am devoted to Bahamut or Tiamat and put their interests ahead of my own. 6 I’m determined to destroy the adventurers who slew my parent—and everyone connected to them. 7 I’m obsessed

scorn me if they knew how fondly I regard my minions. They’re so cute! 6 I am terrified of creatures from the Outer Planes—especially modrons. 7 Another dragon has sworn to find and destroy me

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

and urging them to give voice to their deepest fears Hatred: Appears in volcanic regions and provokes creatures to scream and destroy things Inspiration: Appears around memorials or natural wonders

whether a spring is pure or tainted, creatures might need to drink the water to experience the spring’s effects, simply touch the water, or bathe in it for a minute to trigger an effect. Bottling an

Areas of Mistshore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

sea chest with a glyph of warding spell cast on it. Grinda carries the key, and the glyph triggers an explosive runes effect (see the spell description in the Player’s Handbook) if anyone other than

Grinda lifts the lid of the chest. Chest. Grinda’s chest contains a heavy iron key that locks and unlocks the Garloth family mausoleum in the City of the Dead (see “Mistshore: Spring” below). D3

9. Foggy Caves

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

, supremely handsome male drow named Ezvir and Zaldo. All four are crouched down in the fog. Llorelve and Vorljas spring up at the first sounds of creatures approaching this area, and they attack anyone they

higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 34a on level 6, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

Nothic Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

entrance extend into the cave. A character who examines the symbols and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes them as arcane runes designed to ward the cave against magical

scrutiny. The runes are unfinished, so they have no effect. C2: Ritual Chamber Half-melted black candles surround a circle of arcane symbols scribed on the floor in white chalk. Scorch marks mar the floor

Ixitxachitl

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

+ 3) piercing damage. VARIANT: IXITXACHITL CLERIC Some ixitxachitl and vampiric ixitxachitl are able to cast divine spells. Such a creature gains the following feature. Spellcasting. The

will): guidance, thaumaturgy 1st Level (4 slots): charm person, create or destroy water 2nd Level (3 slots): hold person, silence 3rd Level (2 slots): dispel magic, tongues Vampiric

25. Auvryndar Hall

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

corner. These docile reptiles are used as mounts by the drow scouts in area 25b and have the Spider Climb trait (see the “Variant: Giant Lizard Traits” sidebar in appendix A of the Monster Manual

). Slave Pen. A stone enclosure in the northwest corner serves as a slave pen. Band music emanates from within. The fountain is fed by a natural spring and provides the drow with a virtually endless supply

47. Devil on the Loose

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

. If the arcanaloth persuades the characters to destroy the devil in exchange for safe passage through Dweomercore, it waits patiently for them in area 46b while they confront the fiend in these chambers

Devil Devil. Beyond the illusory wall waits a bone devil armed with a hooked polearm (see the “Variant: Bone Devil Polearm” sidebar in the “Devils” entry in the Monster Manual). Statue. A raised stone

Lambent Zenith Locations

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

front of the ship. During the Lambent Zenith’s crash, arcane wards should have sealed the safe room’s doors. The safe room is inaccessible while the wards are active. Ward Runes. Two runes hidden on the

ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes

Haven Locations

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

anything short of a wish spell. Opening the door requires fitting the three key runes carried by the haven’s stone golems (see below) into the three indentations on the door. Any character who has

destroy that kingdom and was bound into The Scrivener’s Tale by a powerful ritual created by Zyrian. The ghost can’t open the sealed door into the great library (area H8), but Zyrian can explain how the

Drow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

subterranean civilization. Whatever she demands, the drow do. Drow are seldom seen by the surface world. Though they plot to destroy the elves that banished them, they no longer see themselves as

exiles. They are the destined rulers of the darkness, and when Lolth commands them to rise up and destroy their surface-dwelling kin, they will. Creatures of Darkness. The drow have lived underground

Life in Yeonido

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

aspire to become magistrates must undergo the exams—known collectively as the Test of Ascension—that take place each spring. These tests are notoriously difficult, and typically only those wealthy

appearance of these spirits, soothe them, and then attempt to right the wrongs that hold them in the world. If left with no recourse, spirit arbiters destroy gwishin, but they seek to avoid doing so

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