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… or than any of your selves do, really.
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It is not my place to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand.
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With a true understanding of metaphysics, anything is
disputes when I can. (Good)
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Power. Knowledge is power, power must be used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Amethyst Dragon Adventures
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. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge.
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I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than you do … or than any of your selves do, really.
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It is not my place
used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Amethyst Dragon Adventures
The Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving amethyst
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your selves do, really.
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It is not my place to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand.
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With a true understanding of metaphysics, anything is possible—including
)
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Power. Knowledge is power, power must be used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Amethyst Dragon Adventures
The Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers
Monsters
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you do … or than any of your selves do, really.
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It is not my place to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand.
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With a true understanding of metaphysics
Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving amethyst dragons.
Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks
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information I glean, I don’t care what others do with it. (Evil)
Emerald Dragon Adventures
The Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving
emerald dragons.
Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks
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An emerald dragon is the only witness to
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, I don’t care what others do with it. (Evil)
Emerald Dragon Adventures
The Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving emerald dragons
.
Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks
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An emerald dragon is the only witness to a murder but
Ioun Stone
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spindle orbits your head.
This other set of Ioun Stones come from the Extra Life Adventure: Lost Laboratory of Kwalish.
Ioun Stone of Supreme Intellect;Supreme Intellect (Rare). You gain a +1 bonus to
to toss one of these stones into the air, the stone orbits your head at a distance of 1d3 feet and confers a benefit to you. Thereafter, another creature must use an action to grasp or net the stone
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
; literally or otherwise — as they adventure. This persona might be dramatic or subtle. In a way, though, many characters have such larger than life personalities. Therefore, this background largely
their faceless selves.
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Personality Trait
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I’m earnest and uncommonly direct.
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I strive to have no personality — it’s easier to forget what’s hardly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
the stones presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the following new Ioun stone can play a part in this adventure. Vitality (Very Rare). You gain a +1 bonus to death saving throws while this luminous green-and-blue marbled sphere orbits your head.
Ioun Stone Wondrous Item, rarity varies (requires attunement) Ioun stones (detailed in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) are named after Ioun, a god of knowledge and prophecy. In addition to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
1. Portal Stones This location is not shown on the map. The mossy stones are old and weathered; lichen covers most of their surfaces, but traces of white paint remain in a few of the grooves. The
magical gate to Castle Naerytar sits between a pair of moss-covered standing stones visible from all the front rooms of the lodge. Three other portals near the lodge stand between similar stones, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
1. Portal Stones This location is not shown on the map. The mossy stones are old and weathered; lichen covers most of their surfaces, but traces of white paint remain in a few of the grooves.
The
magical gate to Castle Naerytar sits between a pair of moss-covered standing stones visible from all the front rooms of the lodge. Three other portals near the lodge stand between similar stones, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
the stones presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the following new Ioun stones can play a part in this adventure. Supreme Intellect (Rare). You gain a +1 bonus to Intelligence checks while this
Ioun Stone Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement) Ioun stones (detailed in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) are named after Ioun, a god of knowledge and prophecy. In addition to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Dusk’s spies has infiltrated the Cognoscenti Esoterica. She thanks the characters for the information and gives them a pair of sending stones as an added reward. Identifying the spy is beyond the scope of this adventure but a good hook for a future one.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
T9. Chamber of Moving Stones If the characters speak to Baragustas in area T8 or examine the door to this area, a Black Earth priest (see chapter 7) named Larrakh hears them. If he does, he quickly
on the floor near the center of the room. An odd array of stone monoliths — some upright standing stones, and others arranged in three-stone arches — stand around the chamber. Six low stone slabs are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
about when no one was around (this is described in chapter 6, in the “Tomb of Moving Stones” adventure). The miners began using the chamber to honor those who died in quarry accidents and to appease
the town. The Believers formed years ago when local miners discovered a secret underground chamber beneath the town. Strange things happened in the chamber, such as heavy stones levitating and moving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Adventure in Red Larch Red Larch serves as the starting point for two different adventure narratives in this book. The clues and rumors provided by the NPCs in Red Larch depend on which phase of the
adventure you are currently running. If you prefer to start the adventurers at 3rd level and dive into the Elemental Evil plot immediately, begin with the “Rumors of Evil” clues. If you wish to start
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Scandal and Rebuilding If you run the “Tomb of Moving Stones” adventure in chapter 6, the exposure of the Believers leads to some big changes. Even if the Believers can avoid a murder investigation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the characters visit Bel’s forge later in the adventure (see “Bel’s Forge”), they find it under siege from Shummrath’s hastily mustered forces. The attackers are quickly overwhelmed, forcing
. Rigorath the cambion tells them that Ubbalux must swear fealty to Mephistopheles to escape the standing stones. If Ubbalux does as Rigorath suggests, swearing its undying fealty to Mephistopheles, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Adventure Background Known for its exquisite glasswork, Ghalasine was a prosperous city ruled by King Jhaeros Astolko. Governing from Castle Cinis, Jhaeros was advised by two councilors, Regine
and guard Castle Cinis are ashen effigies of their former selves. These ashen creatures use their normal statistics, except they are lawful evil Elementals that have immunity to fire damage.
When an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Beginning the Adventure The adventure begins on a large island named Rakfir in a seaside tavern called the Smiling Fish. The characters are meeting with their longtime friend Mirel Astafar, a well
-dressed, wealthy human merchant (Medium, Neutral Good Noble). Read or paraphrase the following aloud to begin the adventure: You arrive at the Smiling Fish to find Mirel Astafar ensconced in a booth, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Getting the Quest If Dougan’s Hole is the starting town for this adventure, the characters already know some of what’s going on. Read: Dougan’s Hole is beset by winter wolves that stalk the outskirts
Thruun’s Stones, they caught fair Sil and her lovely brother Finn th’ other day,” says a third, who bears more than a passing resemblance to the other two.
A fourth who looks like their sister chimes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the edge of a swamp, but it could be located in any kind of terrain. A circle of standing stones serves to focus the magic of the area toward the seal itself, and the stones also serve as a place of
, or the characters might need to find one in order to consult with the guardians there. The Gatekeeper Seal Adventures table presents some possibilities. Gatekeeper Seal Adventures d4 Adventure Goal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
become homes to bandits and monsters. Those who quarry the Sumber Hills for building stones and gravel often trade tales of finding gemstones and rich veins of ore in the hills — but for the most part
figures have increased, too. Reason to Visit. The characters likely traipse all over the Sumber Hills in chapter 3 of the adventure as they seek out the Haunted Keeps.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Returned Memories When the characters’ memories return, they’re once again aware of the exploits of their 17th-level selves and how they ran afoul of Shemeshka’s plots. Players can detail these memories
? The characters’ pasts don’t have any bearing on the rest of this adventure, but use these details to inspire where the campaign leads next. Heroic Equipment Trapped with each incarnation in the House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, experimental artifacts, and magic items from the creation forges, foundries, and secret laboratories it lost on the Day of Mourning. The Mournland Adventure Hooks table includes a range of potential
opportunities that could lead a group of adventurers into the Mournland. Mournland Adventure Hooks d6 Adventure Hook 1 A Gatekeeper druid wants a rock sample from the Glass Plateau. 2 A magewright from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
hazards and countless uncharted islands can make what should be a journey of a month a year-long odyssey. Even a routine journey can become an epic adventure if the characters anger a god, such as Thassa
, who can make sure the waves are never in their favor. Embarking on Adventure To begin any nautical adventure, heroes must take that first, often daunting, step away from dry land. The Adventures at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
her time. Who’s Who
In D&D canon, Lum the Mad discovered an artifact of unknown origin (reimagined in this adventure as technology from a crashed planar craft) and used it to conquer large
became known as the Mighty Servant of Leuk-O.
Treasure If the stones and small tunnels beneath the plateau are searched, a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check uncovers ten lengths of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Shrine of Luck Phandalin’s only temple, this small shrine is made of stones taken from the nearby ruins. It is dedicated to Tymora, the god of luck and good fortune. The shrine is in the care of a
. If a character agrees, Garaele awards the individual the title of “Watcher” and hands them a pin to represent the Harpers. This rank and faction won’t affect this adventure, but it is significant for players who participate in Organized Play events.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
— literally or otherwise — as they adventure. This persona might be dramatic or subtle. In a way, though, many characters have such larger than life personalities. Therefore, this background largely focuses
this background have two sets of characteristics, one for their persona, and one for their faceless selves. Faceless Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I’m earnest and uncommonly direct. 2 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
triumph echoes through the chamber, shaking the stones themselves. Several hyenas nipping at Yeenoghu’s heels leap onto the goristro’s corpse and begin feasting on its flesh. As you watch, these hyenas
the adventure, the players might be creating new characters quite soon if they dare confront the demon lord. If the characters stay hidden and observe, Yeenoghu leaves in short order. He is restless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
portals in most other gate-towns, Sylvania’s portal moves through the forest on a whim, opening in an aged tree hollow one day and a circle of stones the next. The Seven Spiritors always know the
arrangement of eight ancient menhirs looms over a silent clearing. Worn by time, the standing stones’ inscriptions are inscrutable to wandering partygoers. Some believe the monument was once a cage for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
— literally or otherwise — as they adventure. This persona might be dramatic or subtle. In a way, though, many characters have such larger than life personalities. Therefore, this background largely focuses
distinct set of faceless characteristics. As a result, those with this background have two sets of characteristics, one for their persona, and one for their faceless selves. Faceless Personality Traits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. The room’s west end contains a jumble of stones stacked to create a vertical ring about five feet in diameter. A sleek staff—the Rod of Seven Parts—is jammed between two encircling stones like a
, chitin, and gnashing teeth presses against the stones from the other side.
The circle of stones shudders, and you realize the monstrous thing contained on the other side is expanding the circle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Plea for Help The characters start their adventure in an old tavern, the details of which are for you to decide. To a party of seasoned adventurers such as yourselves, what you see is but another
damp, cobbled pavement glistens as the lights of street lanterns dance across the slick stones. The fog chills the bones and shivers the soul of anyone outside.
Yet inside these tavern walls the food
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, appearing as a clear window or a fog-shrouded passage, and interplanar travel is as simple as moving through the portal. Other portals are locations—circles of standing stones, soaring towers, sailing ships
the simplest way to travel from the Material Plane to a desired location on another plane. Often, though, a portal presents an adventure in itself. First, the adventurers must find a portal that leads