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Baleful Presence. Sources of light in a 120-foot Emanation originating from the demodragon flicker wildly. Nonmagical sources of Bright Light in that area instead shed Dim Light.
Regeneration. The
writhing tails, monstrous wings, and two hideous heads. Initially, each bulbous head appears featureless—a disturbing, preternatural bud yet to bloom. When threatened, however, each unfurls to reveal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, and now his arms end in writhing tentacles that alert Hashutu of any movement or other threat that might lurk nearby. Voalsh. In a desperate bid to reclaim their autonomy, the other mind flayers of
Illithinoch ambushed Voalsh. Right before the moment of her death, Ilvaash granted her wings, which unfurled from her back like enormous, writhing tentacles. Voalsh vanquished her foes from above in short
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, and now his arms end in writhing tentacles that alert Hashutu of any movement or other threat that might lurk nearby. Voalsh. In a desperate bid to reclaim their autonomy, the other mind flayers of
Illithinoch ambushed Voalsh. Right before the moment of her death, Ilvaash granted her wings, which unfurled from her back like enormous, writhing tentacles. Voalsh vanquished her foes from above in short
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. A cobblestone path leads from the estate’s exterior gate to both the front entrance (area C1) and the entrance to the coach house (area CH1). The villa’s grounds feature numerous deciduous trees and
plot. The number of guards patrolling the grounds doubles, and Victoro dispenses with all human guards inside the house. Whenever a guard is mentioned in an interior area, that guard is now a bearded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. A cobblestone path leads from the estate’s exterior gate to both the front entrance (area C1) and the entrance to the coach house (area CH1). The villa’s grounds feature numerous deciduous trees and
plot. The number of guards patrolling the grounds doubles, and Victoro dispenses with all human guards inside the house. Whenever a guard is mentioned in an interior area, that guard is now a bearded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Lichen Lich Lichen liches are the undead remnants of powerful druids. A lichen lich looks like a skeleton covered with fungi and bark-like lichen. A lichen lich has vines writhing within its chest
occupy a space the lich can see, and each cube must have at least one face adjacent to the face of another cube. Each creature in the area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 38 (7d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Lichen Lich Lichen liches are the undead remnants of powerful druids. A lichen lich looks like a skeleton covered with fungi and bark-like lichen. A lichen lich has vines writhing within its chest
occupy a space the lich can see, and each cube must have at least one face adjacent to the face of another cube. Each creature in the area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 38 (7d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. The characters can’t proceed into the temple without some means of breathing underwater, such as caps of water breathing or the potions found in area T6. Potions of water breathing are also readily
one of the wards have been dismantled or triggered by the aboleths that attacked the site. The sole remaining glyph is at the bottom level of the tower, in the doorway into area L2. The glyph is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. The characters can’t proceed into the temple without some means of breathing underwater, such as caps of water breathing or the potions found in area T6. Potions of water breathing are also readily
one of the wards have been dismantled or triggered by the aboleths that attacked the site. The sole remaining glyph is at the bottom level of the tower, in the doorway into area L2. The glyph is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in the area that aren’t being carried or worn. Infernal Screamer A writhing humanoid torso made of melting wax juts out from this station, with a barbed hand crank between its shoulder blades. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in the area that aren’t being carried or worn. Infernal Screamer A writhing humanoid torso made of melting wax juts out from this station, with a barbed hand crank between its shoulder blades. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
gauntlet.
The githyanki warriors follow orders without question and have no authority to negotiate; that task falls to the knights in area 7c. A fight here brings reinforcements from areas 7b and 7c. Arch
”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 24c on level 15, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. 7b. Barracks Light. Resting on the floor are two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
gauntlet.
The githyanki warriors follow orders without question and have no authority to negotiate; that task falls to the knights in area 7c. A fight here brings reinforcements from areas 7b and 7c. Arch
”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 24c on level 15, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. 7b. Barracks Light. Resting on the floor are two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, the characters must succeed on a DC 15 group Wisdom (Survival) check. On a success, the characters locate Red Ruth’s lair at the heart of the woodland (area B3). If they fail, they blunder into one
of the dead ends listed below (area B2) and must make the check again when they move on. Once all four dead ends have been explored, the group automatically locates Red Ruth’s lair. B2. Dead Ends If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
40-foot-high, 1-inch-thick dome of opaque necrotic energy erupts from the middle of the moat to enclose the ruined fortress (area N6). When the dome appears, read the following: A wall of writhing
puts the ruins on alert and activates the necromantic barrier described in area N2. A character who wants to sneak past the watchtower or climb its ladder undetected must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
40-foot-high, 1-inch-thick dome of opaque necrotic energy erupts from the middle of the moat to enclose the ruined fortress (area N6). When the dome appears, read the following: A wall of writhing
puts the ruins on alert and activates the necromantic barrier described in area N2. A character who wants to sneak past the watchtower or climb its ladder undetected must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, the characters must succeed on a DC 15 group Wisdom (Survival) check. On a success, the characters locate Red Ruth’s lair at the heart of the woodland (area B3). If they fail, they blunder into one
of the dead ends listed below (area B2) and must make the check again when they move on. Once all four dead ends have been explored, the group automatically locates Red Ruth’s lair. B2. Dead Ends If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
broad patch of blackened ground. Nearby lie pieces of a fallen skybridge. At the clearing’s center, writhing vines with glowing, green veins wrap around the massive form of Pangil ng Buwan. These vines
surround the area where Pangil ng Buwan rests. The roots and the rubble of the fallen skybridge are difficult terrain. At the center of the clearing, a patch of blighted ground marks the area of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
broad patch of blackened ground. Nearby lie pieces of a fallen skybridge. At the clearing’s center, writhing vines with glowing, green veins wrap around the massive form of Pangil ng Buwan. These vines
surround the area where Pangil ng Buwan rests. The roots and the rubble of the fallen skybridge are difficult terrain. At the center of the clearing, a patch of blighted ground marks the area of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the vehicle, including its driver, and for four Medium or smaller creatures to ride in its upper, open-air area. Three erinyes crew the Venatrix: Nykaia, who leaps out to greet the characters, and
two harpoon guns and an infernal screamer, which is a writhing humanoid torso made of melting wax with a barbed hand crank between its shoulder blades. The weapons are mounted to the vehicle’s exterior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, or can enter through the main entrance at area G1 or the unlocked back door into area G3. G1. Walk of Bravery Read the following as the characters approach this area: Carved pillars resembling heroes
closest to the priest quarters (area G5) instead attempts to move to that area and warn Gideon of the intruders. If warned, Gideon quickly moves to area G4 and prepares to defend the chapel, while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
in the cavern chosen by the DM. Creatures in the area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 55 (10d10) poison damage and is poisoned for 1 hour on a failed save, or takes half
as much damage and is not poisoned on a successful save. 5–6 Psychic energy fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point in the cavern chosen by the DM. Each creature in the area must succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, or can enter through the main entrance at area G1 or the unlocked back door into area G3. G1. Walk of Bravery Read the following as the characters approach this area: Carved pillars resembling heroes
closest to the priest quarters (area G5) instead attempts to move to that area and warn Gideon of the intruders. If warned, Gideon quickly moves to area G4 and prepares to defend the chapel, while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
up into two writhing masses that shamble toward you.
The vines become two Shambling Mounds that fight intruders. The creatures pursue fleeing prey but collapse into inanimate vegetation after 1 hour
a 10-foot gap. A creature that tries and fails to jump the gap falls 10 feet into area S3. S17: Collapsed Balcony A 15-foot-long stretch of balcony has collapsed here. A creature that tries and fails
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
up into two writhing masses that shamble toward you.
The vines become two Shambling Mounds that fight intruders. The creatures pursue fleeing prey but collapse into inanimate vegetation after 1 hour
a 10-foot gap. A creature that tries and fails to jump the gap falls 10 feet into area S3. S17: Collapsed Balcony A 15-foot-long stretch of balcony has collapsed here. A creature that tries and fails
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the vehicle, including its driver, and for four Medium or smaller creatures to ride in its upper, open-air area. Three erinyes crew the Venatrix: Nykaia, who leaps out to greet the characters, and
two harpoon guns and an infernal screamer, which is a writhing humanoid torso made of melting wax with a barbed hand crank between its shoulder blades. The weapons are mounted to the vehicle’s exterior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
in the cavern chosen by the DM. Creatures in the area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 55 (10d10) poison damage and is poisoned for 1 hour on a failed save, or takes half
as much damage and is not poisoned on a successful save. 5–6 Psychic energy fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point in the cavern chosen by the DM. Each creature in the area must succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Version F1: Dragon Bar The Dragon Bar is an extravagant reception area where gamblers gather before hitting the casino proper. When the characters enter, the ghost of a washed-up stage magician known
minded by an oni bouncer named Vez. The oni ensures that only those who meet Shemeshka’s thresholds for wealth and interest are admitted to area F3. He has orders to welcome the characters. F1a: Bar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Version F1: Dragon Bar The Dragon Bar is an extravagant reception area where gamblers gather before hitting the casino proper. When the characters enter, the ghost of a washed-up stage magician known
minded by an oni bouncer named Vez. The oni ensures that only those who meet Shemeshka’s thresholds for wealth and interest are admitted to area F3. He has orders to welcome the characters. F1a: Bar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
77. Death God’s Nursery Opening the skeleton gate in area 71 reveals a 10-foot-wide, 20-foot-long staircase of polished black marble that descends to this area. When the characters reach the bottom
. Wraithlike forms swirl inside the cylinder, and otherworldly screams hang in the air. Four long, writhing tentacles sprout from the cylinder’s cap. A shriveled monstrosity the size of an elephant floats near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
area B10, and announce their presence to the salamanders in area B22 before returning to their posts. When the hold is on high alert, a third erinyes from area B15 takes up position in the gatehouse’s
rear tower. Doors. The entrances from areas B1 and area B4 are each protected by an iron double door that stands 20 feet high. The doors are held shut with interlocking iron bars that can be levered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
area B10, and announce their presence to the salamanders in area B22 before returning to their posts. When the hold is on high alert, a third erinyes from area B15 takes up position in the gatehouse’s
rear tower. Doors. The entrances from areas B1 and area B4 are each protected by an iron double door that stands 20 feet high. The doors are held shut with interlocking iron bars that can be levered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
77. Death God’s Nursery Opening the skeleton gate in area 71 reveals a 10-foot-wide, 20-foot-long staircase of polished black marble that descends to this area. When the characters reach the bottom
. Wraithlike forms swirl inside the cylinder, and otherworldly screams hang in the air. Four long, writhing tentacles sprout from the cylinder’s cap. A shriveled monstrosity the size of an elephant floats near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dungeon Locations Before the characters descend into the dungeon, allow them to advance to 4th level. The following area descriptions are keyed to map 1.6. V20. Cellar The characters might enter this
cellar by descending the stairs from area V7, or they might enter through the eastern door. Read the following boxed text to establish what they see from either direction: Four stone pillars brace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. It opens as described in the “Illithinoch Features” section. Once the characters open this door and trigger its jarring mental pulse, the infected elder brain in area X15 takes notice of their
know how many pieces of the obelisk exist. The mind flayers direct characters who express interest in worship to the adjacent feeding room (area X11). The mind flayers don’t prolong the discussion, and