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Returning 35 results for 'Showdown'.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Showdown! The dragon’s flying speed is greater than the characters’ overland movement speed or the flying speed available to characters who can cast fly spells, so the party has little hope of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Demon Showdown Ideally, the adventurers and their allies remain hidden from the battling demons, letting them fight it out among themselves. Still, there are challenges for the characters to overcome
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Unicorn Showdown If the characters initially make an aggressive approach toward Banrion (whether because the hags have fooled them or because the unicorn is evil), you can make the fight tougher by
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Final Showdown If the characters defeat most of Auril’s minions, the god’s cool voice echoes across the city from the high balcony of the Spire of Iriolarthas, demanding that they leave Ythryn or
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Sanctum Showdown If the characters show no sign of joining Ruxithid, or if any of them threaten violence, Ruxithid becomes hostile. Read or paraphrase the following: Green light pulses from
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
33. Mad Mage Showdown Halaster Blackcloak (see appendix A) awaits the characters in this room, which has the following features: Raised Alcove. Steps ascend to a raised alcove that contains a purple
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Chapter 5: Final Showdown The presence of a legendary artifact in the final chapter of the adventure opens up lots of possibilities.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Chapter 5: Final Showdown After visiting the Tomb of Horrors or the Temple of Moloch (or both), the characters should have recovered some of the missing components of the Infernal Machine. Whenever
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Episode 6: Showdown with the Six THE DRAN & COURTIER The characters (now 6th level) have learned that the Orrery of the Wanderer channels magic even more powerful than intended by its creator, the
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Acquisitions Incorporated
traits, and a modified attack, that only apply when used in the following encounter:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ai/showdown-with-the-six#OnyxAscendant
Further information can be found within that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
want to send them back—you can work that into this final showdown. Whichever agent the characters return to is disappointed in their progress, but comes up with an alternative plan. Knowing that the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Goals If the characters are working with Vizeran DeVir, they have two goals in the City of Spiders: obtain Gromph Baenre’s demon summoning grimoire, and place Vizeran’s talisman in Menzoberranzan to draw the demon lords there for an epic showdown.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
foul essence is cast back into the Abyss, ending the demonic threat to the Underdark. If the characters fail to destroy Demogorgon, see “Demon Lords Triumphant.” ALTERNATIVE SHOWDOWN
If you prefer, a
demon lord other than Demogorgon could be the victor of the demonic showdown and the final foe of the campaign. This is particularly appropriate if the adventurers earned the ire of a specific demon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
meet, skip ahead to the “Showdown!” section. The dragon can regain hit points only if Xardorok repairs it in his forge (see “Fortress Fallout").
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
likely perish. Characters can improve their chances of survival by exploring the land of Barovia, defeating lesser evils, and gaining allies, magic items, and levels of experience. The outcome of the final showdown between Strahd and the characters determines how the adventure ends.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Gathering Allies Though every faction provides some troops and resources toward the final showdown with the forces of Tiamat, the extent of their support—and how much effect that support will have—is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
information. The search for the rod piece culminates in a showdown with Rerak, an empowered simulacrum of Acererak.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
claim the citadel (or crashed it), this option is not available to them. Using Giants Giants are unlikely to appear side by side with dragons anywhere before the final showdown at the Well of Dragons
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Lum the Mad In response to any reaction or questions, the agent proudly explains how the partially functioning Infernal Machine was used to find and capture Lum the Mad, so that he could assist in
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Nine Hells or Bust If either agent is successful in taking the Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad to the Nine Hells, it changes the balance of power in Avernus. Either Zariel is able to solidify her rule
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Fate of Lord Viallis If the zealous cult leader died in his showdown with the characters, the cult is no more. Because Viallis shared none of his magical knowledge with his followers, any cultists
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
claim the citadel (or crashed it), this option is not available to them. Using Giants Giants are unlikely to appear side by side with dragons anywhere before the final showdown at the Well of Dragons
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
The End of the World This is it! The showdown with Splugoth! The moment of truth as the characters battle for control of the orrery and try to stop the world’s end! The read-aloud text below assumes
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Gathering Allies Though every faction provides some troops and resources toward the final showdown with the forces of Tiamat, the extent of their support—and how much effect that support will have—is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
claim the citadel (or crashed it), this option is not available to them. Using Giants Giants are unlikely to appear side by side with dragons anywhere before the final showdown at the Well of Dragons
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Completing the Machine When the characters first see the workshop, they become aware of the scope of what the agent is hoping to achieve. The entire workshop is filled with a massive magical
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Concluding the Adventure Depending on the hook you used and how this adventure fits into your overall campaign, a number of things can happen at the end of Infernal Machine Rebuild
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Raid Against the Machine Immediately after the missing components are installed and Lum is presented, the other agent launches a surprise raid against the first agent’s manor. Read the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Mechanical Guides The mechanical guides are programmed to serve their agent masters—and to self-destruct in the event that anyone else attempts to take control of them. Still, exposure to the power of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Special Delivery Whichever agent the characters are working for, their mechanical guide is programmed to teleport them back to the agent’s manor. If the characters somehow obtained both mechanical
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Formal Review When the characters meet with their chosen agent, Lynx or Sir Ursas asks to inspect any missing components they’ve collected. The agent agrees to pay the characters as arranged, but only
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Our Infernal Machine If one or both of Lynx and Sir Ursas are defeated, the characters might end up in possession of the Infernal Machine. If you opt to keep this powerful artifact in your campaign
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
find Krenko’s hideout: a warehouse near a canal. A final showdown with the goblin mob boss, his retinue, and possible Shattergang interlopers ensues. Then it’s merely a matter of delivering Krenko back to Nassius before more trouble breaks out.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the Forgotten Realms. The werewolves know that the tower has magical defenses, so they are cautious. Kiril tries to lure the characters outside for a final showdown, but pulls his pack into the woods
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
the disappearances, likely finding that the vanished people have been turned into monsters. If the noble escapes, an unrefusable invitation to the Grand Masquerade might draw them out, resulting in a showdown during that event—and potentially attracting the ire of Duchess d’Honaire.