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The Characters' Goals

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

plans for achieving these goals. Rescue Valendar Valendar, the leader of the Blue Fire Wardens, is trapped in the vault and might be stuck in his wolf or hybrid form. The characters need to find him

, disrupt the magic forcing him to remain transformed, and restore him to his human form. Stop Teremini’s Ritual If the characters rescue Valendar, he tells them that Teremini needs three special

The Role of Dreams

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

from the rest and takes 3d6 psychic damage. If you want to establish more severe consequences, you can. A dreamer killed by a quori could be trapped in Dal Quor while the quori possesses their body, forcing their allies to try to rescue them from their nightmares.

Gromph's Outer Sanctum

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

successful DC 23 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools, while forcing the door open requires a successful DC 25 Strength check. A knock spell also opens the door, and Grin Ousstyl can have the spell prepared

. Trapped Secret Door Any party member with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 20 or higher notices a secret door in the wall, while a character searching the room for secret doors must succeed on

Greyhawk Conflicts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Tiamat, who is trapped in the Nine Hells. The five-headed queen of dragons believes her escape is nigh, and from the depths of her prison, she commands her kin to go forth and claim the world of Oerth

of destructive, extraplanar entities—demon lords, evil elemental princes, and elder gods—who ravaged the world of Oerth long ago. Many of these entities are now trapped in dungeons, with cults and

Ivan's Tale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

and impulses. His family’s wealth and doting servants exacerbated this problem, even as Ivan fixated on childish toys and behaviors. Frequent “accidents” transpired around him, forcing his family to

. Trapped Ground. Ivan spreads special caltrops to cover a 20-foot-square area within 5 feet of himself. The caltrops dissolve at the end of Ivan’s next turn. Ivan can’t take this action again until the

Gothic Horror

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Gothic Horror Ivan Shavrin Gothic horror deals with the terror within. It shatters the illusion of humanity by holding a mirror up to us and forcing us to examine what we truly are and what we

windows hold the trapped souls of the pious. 6 A city where all who die are cast in plaster and used to adorn the streets. 7 An island where the inhabitants make sacrifices to avoid eerie

After the Fall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

are astral travelers who are caught and trapped within the Shadowfell by her magic — but a rare few come of their own volition, seeking knowledge or freedom from a dark past. Many of these daring

as a filter of sorts, cleansing souls that cling to fear and pain, forcing them to confront their unfinished business so that they are freed of their mortal baggage and can rise to explore higher

18. Drow Fortress

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

, Rilna releases the prisoners in areas 18g and 18h, forcing them to fight for House Freth. But the moment the fight turns against the drow, the prisoners turn against their captors. In addition to the

anyone who tries to tear through the webs or free the slaves trapped in the pen. Any creature that enters the webs or starts its turn in them is restrained. A restrained creature can use its action to

Portal Nexus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

guards in pursuit. If the characters were pursued, give them a round or two to investigate the portal nexus, then have an increasing number of guards burst into the area each round, forcing the characters

reveals that the doors are mundane, but that each is magically trapped. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of evocation on a door’s latch. If a latch is opened by anyone not wearing

Kobold Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ territory. Adventurers trying to eradicate a kobold infestation often find themselves stuck in low passages too narrow to turn around in, forcing them to move in single file and putting the burden of combat

usually chisel open an air vent within an hour, and create an opening large enough for the trapped kobolds to squeeze through in a few more. Any place where a tunnel takes a sharp turn or becomes

Platinum Mine

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

, tentacles of black moss sprout from the alcove’s walls, forcing the creature to succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw to avoid being grappled by them (escape DC 14). The tentacles are an otherwise

takes 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage, falls prone, and is restrained by the rubble and unable to stand up; on a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t trapped in the rubble or

Mahadi, Emporium Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

rendered, guests need not fear being trapped within, since Mahadi is very serious about maintaining the contract between host and guest. Each guest must agree to this formal arrangement prior to

, forcing them to provide insight on all manner of subjects. Roleplaying Mahadi Outwardly, Mahadi presents himself as a charismatic and gracious host. He makes each guest of Infernal Rapture feel as though

The Lucent Edict

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

hatching from their eggs, the juvenile psurlons began preying on the pirates, killing several of them and forcing the rest to flee. One of the psurlons then assumed the form of a pirate named Benoto

has eight brains. The neh-thalggu, kept as a pet by the mind flayers, evaded the githyanki by using its invisibility spell, but it was later trapped here by the human pirates after it killed one of

7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

like the wind and the night!” Trapped Doors. The doors are locked (DC 15 Dexterity check to pick with thieves’ tools) and trapped. Opening the lock disables the trap. Forcing the doors open can be

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

. They are very hungry and seek to kill and devour any creatures that enter the cavern, forcing themselves to wait only long enough for intruders to be distracted by the glint of gold and lure of bone

for a dwarf A suit of plate armor sized for a human Other items of interest, because of their magical nature or unusual appearance, are as follows: A +1 shield that is trapped (see below) The skull of a

Murder Among Thieves

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City

the bedroom (Area 4) when the characters arrive. He wakes up and defends himself if the characters make noise by forcing a door open, opening the bedroom window, or triggering the trap in Area 2, or if

does not consider anyone within 5 feet of Anton’s dagger an intruder. The flying sword enters combat only if the animated armor takes damage. The door to Area 3 is trapped. See below for details

Encounter Locations

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

. Fireplace. A character who closely observes the fire can, with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check, tell that it’s a fire elemental. Zikran summoned the elemental and trapped it inside the

fireplace, forcing it to heat both this room and the kitchen (area C5). Dealing damage to the fire elemental frees it and causes it to go berserk. C5. Kitchen This kitchen contains a large stove

The Greyhawk Setting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

line of defense against these varied threats. In recent years, they have mobilized against the rising threats of Iuz and Elemental Evil, forcing them to broaden the scope of their operations into

before the Rain of Colorless Fire destroyed the Suloise Empire. Others claim Korenth is a red dragon—a former consort of Tiamat who became trapped in human form. Whatever the true story, the Father of

More Encounters in Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

emerging from the rubble. To keep the trapped victims from suffocating or being crushed, the characters must succeed on a total of six ability checks to rescue them before incurring three failures. The

. Perhaps a building collapses, forcing any creature close enough to be struck by falling debris to succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. Map 2.1: Elturel View

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

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

” section), and has counter-bribed the militia that Dory has paid off, so that they ignore calls for help from the warehouse. No patrol ever arrives, forcing Mr. Dory to rely solely on his own guards and

it won’t help characters who were trapped in the blaze. The crane holding Dory’s home aloft is made mostly of metal, so it doesn’t collapse in the fire. Dory’s minions aboard the ship prevent the

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Strength saving throw or take 9 (2d8) Bludgeoning damage and be altered into a candy creature (see “Candy Creatures”). In this state, the creature has a soft, slightly elastic taffy form. C6: Trapped

freely partake of the apples. Characters who wish to avoid a fight can obtain apples through a variety of clever means: By shape-shifting into a woodland animal By freeing Asger, a child trapped in

Areas of Kolat Towers

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

narrow, barred window set into it. The door is locked and trapped (see below). As the characters approach the door, read: A raspy voice calls out from beyond the door. “If you be good, let us rid these

growl. “Come on, then!” Trapped Door. A glyph of warding spell has been cast on the door, set to trigger when it is opened by anyone other than Manshoon. The glyph, which resembles an ornate letter M

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

, collapsed tunnels forcing the characters to take side passages, weak areas exposed by the earthquake and threatening to collapse, and so on. To successfully navigate this area, the characters must

earthquake struck, and was trapped beneath fallen rubble. When the characters enter the chamber from the south, Dabshabah is fending off a pair of darkmantles, so they can hear the fight before they see

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

padlock securing a swinging gate. Inside, a number of prisoners huddle on miserable straw pallets. The cage door leading into each of these pens is locked. Jurth (in area M18) holds the key. Forcing

or the ability to burrow. However, the artificial blades increase its claw damage to 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage. The angry, trapped umber hulk eagerly attacks anything it can reach. If the

Tomb Locations

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

shattered dais repairs itself 1 hour after being destroyed. If the hilt (or any other object) is left amid the rubble, it is trapped inside the dais when it re-forms. The dais can’t re-form around

compartment in its false back. A character can use an action to try to open this compartment, either with thieves’ tools and a successful DC 15 Dexterity check, or by forcing it open with a successful DC 20

Cave Locations

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

especially so when trapped in a dead end in Wave Echo Cave This area consists of numerous intersecting passages. The ceilings here are only six feet high, and several of the passages end in partially

magic of these caverns to enchant well-made dwarven arms and gnome gadgets. The northernmost door is scorched and cracked, its iron hinges partially melted; forcing it open requires a successful DC 15

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