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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Action Stations A creature can use an action of the station it’s occupying. Once a creature uses a station’s action, that action can’t be used again until the start of that creature’s next turn. Only
one creature can occupy each station. A creature not occupying an action station is either in a passenger seat or clinging to the outside of the vehicle. It can take actions as normal. Helm The helm
Magic Items
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The key to long-distance, virtually instantaneous communication across Khorvaire is House Sivis’s network of message stations. Each station contains at least one speaking stone, which is carved
from a Siberys dragonshard and inscribed with arcane symbols that uniquely identify it. If you’re a gnome with the Mark of Scribing, you can touch the stone and use an action to cast the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that appears in the Action Stations section of an infernal war machine’s stat block requires an action to perform.
Actions Stations and Crew An infernal war machine doesn’t have actions of its own. It relies on crew to occupy stations and use their actions to operate the vehicle’s various functions. Any option
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Crew Stations In addition to a Helm, a Strider Airship has the following crew stations. Arcane Launcher (4) Medium Object Armor Class: 17 Hit Points: 30
Energy Blast (Requires Elemental Core
). Ranged Attack Roll: +7, range 100/500 ft. Hit: 14 (4d6) Force damage.
This miniature cannon shoots bursts of magical force. A creature operating the Arcane Launcher can take the Energy Blast action to aim and fire the cannon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Crew Stations In addition to a Helm, a Lyrandar Air Cruiser has the following crew stations. Lightning Turret (6) Medium Object Armor Class: 17 Hit Points: 50
Lightning Blast (Requires Elemental
turret has Three-Quarters Cover against attacks and other effects that originate outside it. While inside, a creature can take the Lightning Blast action to aim and fire the turret. Shield Station Large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Crew Members and Stations The standard crew of an elemental airship consists of one captain, one pilot, and one or more additional crew members to operate the ship’s other systems. Each crew member
target of the Dispel Magic spell, it becomes inoperable for 1 minute. Some crew stations may require the crew member operating it to have a specific dragonmark. Other stations don’t require them but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Speaking Stone Wondrous item, very rare The key to long-distance, virtually instantaneous communication across Khorvaire is House Sivis’s network of message stations. Each station contains at least
an action to cast the sending spell from it. The target is any other speaking stone whose location or unique sequence of symbols you know. A creature within 5 feet of the stone hears the message as if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Crew Stations In addition to a Helm, a Lyrandar Skyskiff has the following crew station. Tow Cable Small Object Armor Class: 10 Hit Points: 40
Harpoon. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 50/100 ft
, it has the Grappled condition. The crew member operating this station can release a harpooned target (no action required).
Reel (Requires Elemental Core). A target Grappled by this station’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Additional Crew Stations If an airship has the room (at the DM’s discretion) and the captain or owner has sufficient funds, new crew stations can be installed on the vessel. Installing a new crew
effects that originate outside it. While inside this station, a crew member can take the Boost action. The ship can benefit from only one increase to Fly Speed from an Elemental Thrusters station at a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
attacks are magical.
Prone Deficiency. If the Scavenger rolls over and falls prone, it can’t right itself and is incapacitated until flipped upright.
Action Stations
Helm (Requires 1 Crew and
grappled (escape DC 12). If the target is a creature, it is restrained until the grapple ends.
The grappling claw can grapple only one target at a time, and the claw’s operator can use a bonus action to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
succeeds on the saving throw.
Action Stations
Helm (Requires 1 Crew and Grants Three-Quarters Cover). Drive and steer the Tormentor.
Harpoon Flinger (Requires 1 Crew and Grants Half Cover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the Demon Grinder rolls over and falls prone, it can’t right itself and is incapacitated until flipped upright.
Action Stations
Helm (Requires 1 Crew and Grants Three-Quarters Cover). Drive and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
Artificer for more on crew stations). The Recluse, however, is unique in that the airship is powered not only by a captive air elemental, but also the spirit of a long-dead previous captain who
station’s actions regardless. A character that takes the Study action and succeeds on a DC 9 Intelligence (Arcana) check recalls not only that a pilot must bear a Mark of the Storm, but also that House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
check fails by 5 or more, the Devil’s Ride and all creatures riding it immediately fall prone as the bike wipes out and comes to a dead stop.
Action Stations
Helm (Requires 1 Crew and Grants Half
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
must meet the following criteria: The creature can’t operate the vehicle’s helm or one of its weapon stations while making repairs. The creature must be within reach of the damaged area in need of
, removing a level of exhaustion, or restoring the damaged vehicle’s hit points. Each option is discussed below. End a Mishap A creature can use its action to make an ability check based on the nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. While the Venatrix’s engine is on, the driver can use an action to propel the vehicle up to its speed (see the “Vehicle Statistics” section below) or bring the vehicle to a dead stop. While the
the same direction and at the same speed it did during the driver’s last turn until it hits an obstacle big enough to stop it. As a bonus action, the driver can do one of the following: Start the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
.
On its turn, a creature without the Mark of Storm occupying the Helm can attempt to take the Drive or Shift Engine action and make a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) or Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion
) check to command the engine’s elemental spirit. On a successful check, the action happens. On a failed check, nothing happens, and the creature’s action is wasted.
Magic can make an airship’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
reach the river’s bottom. There are four “suction stations” inside the diving bell, each one equipped with a chair and some metal control levers. Bazelsteen knows that the diving bell has enough air
unattended crane. While seated at the crane’s controls, the character can use an action to try to figure out how to operate them, doing so with a successful DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana) check. If the check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
mechanisms connected to the Spirit Sump’s circular control stations. As an action, a character at a control station can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check to repair that station’s pump, doing
corpses throughout this area. As an action, a character can inspect a corpse within 10 feet of them, identifying the body with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check. It’s up to you where in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
soldier uses the stone golem stat block, except that its Slam action deals slashing damage because it wields a giant glaive. At the start of the soldier’s next turn, a second stone soldier animates and
different animals on their armor and that these designs are rendered in a style similar to the ki-rin symbol on the doors. A character who takes an action to further scrutinize these designs or looks for a ki
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
can take an action and use trickery or intimidation to convince a guard to leave. The character must make a DC 10 Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check. If the check succeeds, the
, arcane lock spells cause all doors leading to the room (including secret doors) to close and lock. As an action, a character can either try to unlock a door using thieves’ tools, doing so with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
not locked. A character can use an action to try to wrench open the doors, doing so with a successful DC 14 Strength (Athletics) check. The noise is loud enough to alert the creatures in area N2
tines resembling grasping claws protrude from the nearby walls and ceiling, stretching toward the sphere but stopping short of it. Along the walls are low-mounted control stations studded with knobs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the compartment. Treasure. One of Archais’s hobbies was the underwater exploration of sunken ships. This compartment contains some of the items he used in that pursuit: a ring of free action, three
leather backpack where Archais kept his spellbook and his journal. His spellbook is long lost, but the journal remains inside. Archais’s journal relates his numerous assignments and duty stations while a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
in Quentin’s office (area A14). As an action, a character using thieves’ tools can try to pick the lock, doing so with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. Security Mirror. A security mirror hangs on a
threatened and cornered. As an action, he can utter a prayer to Mammon, which causes two spined devils to magically emerge from the bas-relief on the north wall. Each devil appears in an unoccupied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
so, Great Ulfe’s followers rebuild it within three days. Any orcs killed here are replaced by orcs from area 11. 4 and 4a. Archers’ Stations The dwarves carved out chambers on either side of the
making a successful DC 10 Dexterity check as an action; a successful check reduces the fire damage it takes at the start of each of its turns to 2 (1d4). Making another successful Dexterity check as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
drop to the floor of the third level below. Debris at the bottom of each tube prevents entrants from descending farther than the third level. S32: Robot Stations (Violet) Metal alcoves in each of these
hairdo integrated into its headpiece. Oakley is initially indifferent toward the characters but becomes friendly if freed. Freeing the Android. As an action, a character can make a DC 20 Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
, while charmed in this way, can take only the Dash action and move toward area 3. The effect on a creature ends once that creature reaches the floor beyond the pit trap in area 3. If an affected
attacks it, Jot laughs and says, “You broke the binding. My watch over the dragonpriest is over!” It uses its next action to become invisible. It then turns into a bat and flies along the 10-foot-high