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Returning 35 results for 'Arena'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Arena (YEONG-HAO HAN) Across Theros, contest grounds host athletic competitions and often serve as places to worship the god Iroas. The grandest hippodrome in Akros holds thousands of spectators
sports (wrestling, boxing, and pankration) are all common events in arenas, especially during the Iroan Games, an annual series of athletic competitions held in Akros. Arena Adventures Adventures in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Arena Battles After teleporting the characters to the arena floor, the mercane instructs his guards to usher spectators out onto the surrounding balcony, where they begin cheering in anticipation of
b’rohgs (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) appear on the arena floor. They stand fifteen feet tall, have burnt-orange skin, and look somewhat befuddled as the crowd screams excitedly. The b’rohgs have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Chapter 8: Arena of Blood Eager to join a coalition against the Xaryxian Empire, the characters arrived in Doomspace to find the system on the verge of collapse. Commodore Krux led his crew to Aruun
gain Vocath’s help, the characters must perform in a gladiatorial arena for his amusement and thereby earn the mercane’s respect.
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FEATURE: BY POPULAR DEMAND
You can always find a place to perform in any place that features combat for entertainment — perhaps a gladiatorial arena or secret pit fighting club. At such
Entertainer
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any place that features combat for entertainment — perhaps a gladiatorial arena or secret pit fighting club. You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
veterans. The arena matches are divided into three tiers, with victory in a tier granting access to the next one. Victory in a match goes to the side that reduces all combatants on the other side to 0
coliseum’s wings. Map 8.3 depicts the coliseum’s arena. The three tiers of matches are as follows: Dyson Logos Map 8.3: Scarlet Coliseum View Player Version Tier 1. Barlguras are released into the arena—one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Xeleth’s Big Entrance When the last arena match ends, but before the characters have time to rest or take any further actions, read: A portion of the dome above the arena shatters, startling the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
characters can use their Wildspace orrery to ascertain that getting from Aruun to Vocath will take 3 days by spelljamming ship, since the two moons are currently 300 million miles apart.) Vocath’s Arena
. Vocath enjoys blood sports, and his base houses a gladiatorial arena where champions do battle with fearsome creatures that Vocath has transported from Fyreen. Factions send their greatest warriors to fight in the arena to get Vocath’s attention or to win supplies, weapons, or both.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Thronehold Characters As you develop a character or NPC from Thronehold, consider the following: Cold Warriors. Thronehold is a gladiatorial arena for diplomats and spies, a dangerous playground for
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
skills as a tumbler or actor. Using your By Popular Demand feature, you can find a place to perform in any place that features combat for entertainment — perhaps a gladiatorial arena or secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
thrown into the arena (area 15a) without their weapons and forced to fight to the death against the nagas’ thralls. 15a. Arena The Ssethian Scourges sometimes have their thralls fight captives for their
feet to the arena floor (area 15a). Two flat stones command a view of the arena and are used as thrones by the nagas. 15c. Steamy Den This cramped, steam-filled cave contains the following: Duergar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Flinch remain aboard the ship while the characters handle the negotiations with Vocath. Warwyck offers to join the characters and will fight alongside them in Vocath’s arena if they ask him to. Princess
Xedalli wants to accompany the characters as well, but she won’t take part in the arena battle. Tattooed Guards Vocath employs giff and githyanki guards, each of whom has the mercane’s personal sigil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
preserved body parts carry the consciousnesses of their former owners
4 A hidden fighting arena where rivals and lovers battle to prove the strength of their emotions
5 A beautiful garden where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
glint in his eye, he adds, “I’ll arrange a private meeting for you with the faction leaders if you can survive three battles in my arena, with no rest between them. Representatives of the factions will
be watching, so fight well. An excellent performance might win their favor.”
If the characters agree to his terms, Vocath makes a dismissive gesture, teleports the characters to the arena floor (area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
draw your Ki through your mark, enhancing your reflexes and speed. You love life in the arena and the fans love you, but perhaps it’s time to find a greater purpose.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Middle Tavick’s Landing In contrast to the upper ward, Middle Tavick’s Landing welcomes travelers and tourists. There’s a host of lively taverns and excellent inns. The Cornerstone is a massive arena
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
prawns used in this challenge (see the “Battle Arena” section). Up to four characters may participate in the event. If fewer characters take part, some of Sid’s assistants (commoners) join them to
. Battle Arena Map 2.2: market challengesView Player Version Sid’s assistants lead participating characters into the main part of the tent. The arena is depicted on map 2.2. Read or paraphrase the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
overhead, naming the event beyond. These placards and their portals are as follows: Dungeonland. A swirling, misty portal leads to area P2. Supertemporal Arena. A magenta portal leads to area P3a
, roll twice next time you roll on the Dungeonland Results table and use the higher result. Portal. This permanently open portal connects to area P1. P3a: Supertemporal Arena Entrance A sharp tiefling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. A gladiator fights for sport in an arena, a master with his trident and net, skilled at toppling foes and moving them around for the crowd’s delight — and his own tactical advantage. His opponent’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. A gladiator fights for sport in an arena, a master with his trident and net, skilled at toppling foes and moving them around for the crowd’s delight — and his own tactical advantage. His opponent’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Middle Tavick’s Landing Unlike the upper ward, Middle Tavick’s Landing welcomes travelers and tourists. The ward features a host of lively taverns and excellent inns. The Cornerstone is a huge arena
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
bronzewood thorns. In addition to the royal palace, outposts of most dragonmarked houses, and a market where foreigners sell their wares, Taer Valaestas hosts the primary temple of the Keepers of the Past and a vast arena used for horse training, races, and other displays of equestrian skill.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. The fish swim away if released. 50. Torture Chamber and Dungeon The characters hear muted noise at the crossroads of areas 50 and area 53. From the south come the sounds of spectators in the arena
the arena. If the triton is not with the characters when this door is opened, the sea lion attacks with extreme ferocity. If the triton is with the characters, he can calm and control the sea lion. 50c
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Instructor 1 Gladiator. Your instructor was a slave who fought for freedom in the arena, or one who willingly chose the gladiator’s life to earn money and fame. 2 Military. Your trainer served with a group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
ice is broken up into manageable pieces. A natural stone formation, called the Stonebridge, spans a narrow part of the lake. Festival Grounds and Arena of Frun The Festival Grounds is a broad parkland
used for public gatherings on holidays and as a recreation spot at other times. Once a year, the Arena of Frun is the site of a series of athletic games, though it is seldom used for organized events
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your own framing event. Framing Events d100 Event 01–02 Anniversary of a monarch’s reign 03–04 Anniversary of an important event 05–06 Arena event 07–08 Arrival of a caravan or ship 09–10 Arrival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
combatants must wait in area X7 until they’re called to area X6 to fight. During a fight event, no combatant can leave the arena or attack anyone who isn’t a combatant in that event. Tournament Structure Noska
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
as a messenger to set up illicit meetings 6 The proprietor of an illegal pit fighting arena where you once took bets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
Alejandro Pacheco In an undersea arena, the crowd goes wild
as a gladiator triumphs over a giant squid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
only notable accomplishments were the renovation of the royal palace and the construction of the arena that bears his name. Frun was succeeded by his son, Calar, whose bearing and tastes resembled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
meals. Prices are higher in the morning, when quality and selection are also better. 20. Grand Coliseum This stone arena is the site of gladiatorial games (usually nonlethal, but accidents happen
, including one of the city’s current merchant princes. (Ekene-Afa gained fame and fortune as a gladiator before retiring from the arena to become a trader and politician.) Events are held on most afternoons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
primary attractions is the Hollow Tower, an enormous arena that features aerial jousting and racing. The King of Fire is a grand tavern that hosts a broad range of gambling and bookmaking activities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
metal masts rise from the arena like gigantic tridents, each one emitting a low hum. The branches of each trident are twenty-five feet off the ground and extend fifty feet into the air.
A sport
called Chain Lightning was played in this stadium. This event, which pitted mortals against each other in an electrified arena, enjoyed great popularity. An ornate trophy cup sits on a pedestal at one end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
accomplished: Two of the factions (determined by you) are friendly toward the characters by virtue of their victory in the arena battles. The remaining three factions are indifferent toward the characters. If
the characters did anything to antagonize a faction, that faction is hostile toward them, regardless of their performance in the arena battles. The characters can improve a faction’s attitude toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
offers a range of services, with food and lodging of poor to comfortable quality. Underlook,
Middle Dura The Hollow Tower A vertically oriented arena used for aerial jousting and other unusual