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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
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Magic Missile (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Dzaan creates three darts of magical force. Each dart unerringly strikes one creature Dzaan can see within 120 feet of it, dealing
whom they had spoken. After turning the tower into his secret base, Dzaan visited Easthaven to gather supplies. Although he took the precaution of adopting a magical disguise, members of the local
Graz'zt
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Out of the Abyss
Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and curve of his body, every
pleasure palaces where nothing is forbidden, save moderation or kindness.
The dark Prince of Pleasure considers restriction the only sin, and takes what he wants. Cults devoted to him are secret societies
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
own laws.
Firbolgs use their magic to keep their presence in a forest secret. This approach allows them to avoid the politics and struggles of elves, humans, and orcs. Such events concern the
adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
from its dangers. Chapter 11: Moon. A ruthless thieves’ guild called the Moonstalkers strikes from a hidden lair, but its leaders hide a terrible secret. Chapter 12: Comet. A destructive comet called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Graz’zt The appearance of the Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and
, are pleasure palaces where nothing is forbidden, save moderation or kindness. The dark Prince of Pleasure considers restriction the only sin, and takes what he wants. Cults devoted to him are secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Graz’zt The appearance of the Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and
, are pleasure palaces where nothing is forbidden, save moderation or kindness. The dark Prince of Pleasure considers restriction the only sin, and takes what he wants. Cults devoted to him are secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Approaching Motherhorn Characters who use the brigganocks’ secret tunnel to reach Motherhorn arrive at area M12. If the characters instead approach Motherhorn using an aboveground route, use the
, and ravens cluster and caw in its granite nooks. A crooked finger of lightning strikes a metal rod protruding from the topmost spire, and the sound of applause drifts over the citadel’s battlements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dexterity check, or force open a locked door with a successful DC 24 Strength (Athletics) check. Surfaces and Secret Doors. The dungeon has brick walls and stone-tiled floors. Rooms have 10-foot-high
plaster ceilings. Secret doors blend in with the surrounding walls, but a character with darkvision or sufficient light can find a secret door with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. Smell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Pharika God of Affliction Pharika is a god of affliction and medicine, alchemy and aging. In the earliest days of Theros, Pharika seeded the world with countless secret truths—mysteries of medicine
Pharika’s cool gaze. Even when outwardly friendly, she is cunning and calculating, watching for the slightest sign of weakness or desire that she can exploit later. Those who offend her rarely recognize their misstep until she strikes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
presence of a secret door. The character who opens the door will fall to the floor 10 feet below due to a tilting stone at the mouth of the crawlway, taking falling damage (a mere annoyance, but it
, and deal 3 (1d6) damage on a hit. The trap mechanism is under the crystal box and can’t be disabled without first removing the box. Oak. When the lid of the oak chest is opened, an animated giant skeleton (see appendix B) will be instantly teleported into the room, and it strikes with surprise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
M12. Parts Storage The secret tunnel from Brigganock Mine leads here. If the characters enter Motherhorn this way, read: The tunnel ends at a wall of loose-fitting stones. Red light shines through
following secrets: Endelyn is terrified of eclipses (this is Motherhorn’s worst kept secret, Break-a-leg admits). Endelyn wrote a secret about her sister, Skabatha, on a piece of invisible parchment that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
secret agendas that might work against the characters’ interests. You can let the party’s size and the players’ interest in bringing NPCs into their group determine whether more than one of the
shelter against adversaries, including a freed Ctenmiir. Secret Agendas. Get out of the coffin. Feed on at least one character. Alternative Entry. If Ctenmiir does not start with the party, he might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
own secret tongue. But many of these gods have clerics as well, champions who take a more active role in advancing the interests of a particular nature god. These clerics might hunt the evil
creature against that instance of the damage. Divine Strike At 8th level, you gain the ability to infuse your weapon strikes with divine energy. Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
character who takes an Influence action and strikes up a conversation with one of them can make a DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check to try to shift the person’s attitude from Indifferent to Friendly
mostly good news. Copper dragons are even-tempered but also miserly. They’re as fond of music, jokes, and riddles as they are of treasure. Their burrows are often sinuous, winding, and riddled with secret doors.” Jabari Weathers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
token’s lingering draconic magic.
2 A secret order of rangers who collect and guard draconic lore taught you their ways.
3 A dragon gave you a geode or gemstone to care for. To your surprise
, fire, lightning, or poison. The chosen type determines the drake’s damage immunity and the damage of its Infused Strikes trait.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 plus PB to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
check or by creatures with a combined Strength of 40 or higher. If the statue is rotated to face north, the secret door to area S14 opens. If the statue is rotated to face south, the secret door to area
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once the statue has breathed flame, it rotates back to face east. Secret Doors. There are secret doors in the north and south walls. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
due to a “fungal infestation.” That area contains a garden, a fountain, and a secret exit from the tomb. (The workers overheard two members of the Onyx Scar talking about area X6 but don’t know any more
chamber.
This chamber once housed shrines to the gods of ancient local religions, but they have all been smashed and ruined. Secret Door. Any character who examines the west wall and succeeds on a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, leaving them semi-bestial until their full transformation when they reach old age. These wretches are hidden until their final change, to keep the secret of the Purple Rocks.
Kraken priests
spawn can breathe air and water, but needs to be submerged in the sea at least once a day for 1 minute to avoid suffocating.
Actions
Multiattack. The sea spawn makes three attacks: two unarmed strikes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
18. Corridor Protected by Fear Gas If the characters travel south from the secret door, they reach a landing at the top of a stairway. Stairs descend to the west. The corridor that extends past the
greater zombie (see appendix B). Between strikes the creature will gesture with its hands as if readying a spell. If it is struck by the golden mace it will make a roaring bellow (produced by a magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
value long ago). Secret Exit. The tunnel behind the secret door in the southeast corner is about 5 feet in diameter. It twists and turns so that any person using it will lose all sense of direction
secret door that opens only with a key held by the drow high priestess at area 12. Cell 5C. Two noble centaurs imprisoned here are bound for torture and execution. They offer help to any who free them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
mercenaries, a special forces unit, or a squad of regular infantry. Perhaps you protect a nation’s people from monsters, or you fight secret battles in the wake of a war that has supposedly ended. Or the
dangerous training grounds or military installations, like an army’s regional headquarters or a repository of top-secret intelligence. You can also request that your commander grant you authority to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
smaller folk of the settlement. 6 While pretending to entertain visiting diplomats, try to discover their secret reason for visiting. Tutor I have learned a great deal from several important tutors in
, conflict, or magical catastrophe that exterminated the giants who once lived there. 4 Find the secret demiplane where an ancient city of giants was hidden to avoid catastrophe. 5 Find a set of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
: Secret Room A ladder in this room leads up to the trapdoor in area B40. The outline of a secret door to area B46 is visible here. The room is otherwise empty. B46: Demetrius’s Bedroom Dust coats this
proved too great, and Darius assassinated his brother. Demetrius’s vengeful spirit now resides within the softly glowing robe. Secret Doors. The north wall hides two secret doors to areas B45 and B47
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Triton Tritons dwell throughout the Siren Sea, exploring a world of coral forests and secret mountains the “dryfolk” of the surface world will never know. While most live their entire lives beneath
result, some warlike triton communities respond with periodic strikes against sailors and fishing vessels. Others believe that turnabout is fair play and so venture onto land to hunt for meat, steal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Tresendar Manor Dungeon Although the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose didn’t find the secret door leading into the hidden basement beneath the manor, the agents of the Six did. They then made
Dexterity check using thieves’ tools to open it. A locked door can also be smashed open with a successful DC 15 Strength check. A character looking for a secret door finds one with a successful DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, and the furnishings are beginning to deteriorate similarly. Flakes of ash cloud the air.
All the library’s books have been destroyed. Secret Door and Bridge. A secret door is hidden in the east wall
behind a bookshelf, and any character who searches the wall for secret doors finds it automatically. The secret door can be pulled open to reveal part of a stone bridge that used to connect to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
reveals a secret level of dungeons heretofore unknown. Franchise members can decide on what features are involved in the expansion, including new windows, doors, and furniture. Adding certain types of
, and players can also design unique offensive features, subject to approval by the DM. For example, a walking statue that strikes with a fist could be treated as a ram — or the DM and the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
) necrotic damage.
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Orc Nurtured One of Yurtrus When plague strikes a tribe, the hands of Yurtrus isolate the sick. The priests then minister to those who can be saved but not
them by Shargaas. Most Red Fang enclaves keep and nurture giant bats, creatures that are sacred to Shargaas. Red Fangs ride these bats into battle or on secret raids and assassination missions into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
tunnels connect this cave to areas P12 and area P18. Characters swimming underwater spot them automatically. Secret Passage. A one-way secret door blocks access to a submerged tunnel that ends at another
the pool for the spell’s duration. (For example, a roll of 9 focuses the scrying sensor on area P9.) A submerged passage leads to area P14. Characters swimming underwater spot it automatically. Secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Vibrant paintings and tapestries depicting the seasons hang in this grand room. Along the walls are displays of statuettes, crystal vases, and other art objects.
Secret Door. A secret door in the
snowflake in the bottom middle of the frame causes the secret door to swing outward on hidden hinges, revealing a staircase to the storage cellar (area P18). A character who examines the painting or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage. Corpse. The corpse belongs to a Black Earth guard killed by one of his fellow cultists. The guard carries nothing of value. Secret Passage. The “secret” entrance to area G5
or falls from the bridge. Secret Way. Hidden at the back of one hook horror’s crevice is a narrow passage leading 20 feet up to area G7. The opening to this tunnel requires a successful DC 15 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
adventure hooks that you can use instead, or combine with the ones here, as inspiration strikes you. Delve into the Past d6 Adventure Hook 1 During a long drought, the water level of a lake lowers
urchins seem to have stepped
through the wrong doorway in Waterdeep!
An adventure inspired by these tales might see characters discovering a secret valley hidden in a remote mountain range where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
blood oath to protect its secret location. Any ship that sails within visual distance of the anchorage is attacked and chased, if necessary. The Brazen Pegasus (see “Harbor Ward") has a good chance to
ship trying to sail though must make a DC 10 Intelligence check. If the check succeeds, the ship gets past the rocks safely. If it fails by 4 or less, the ship strikes a rock and springs a few leaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
record time and hopes that plundering the lost Netherese city of Ythryn will turn her fantasies into reality. The tiefling has the secret support of the archdevil Levistus, having traded her soul years
with whom they had spoken. After turning the tower into his secret base, Dzaan visited Easthaven to gather supplies. Although he took the precaution of adopting a magical disguise, members of the local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the cloud giants, but definite information has proven impossible to obtain. Many cloud giants think that someday, a hero will unearth this ancient secret. Until then, they must be satisfied with
calamity strikes nearby farms, families have been known to share their bounty to ease the humanoids’ food shortage. Such events are at the root of tales about magic beans and others about a human family