barrier both diffusing continues retreats

30. Iron Barrier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

30. Iron Barrier Ahead of you, the face of a snarling minotaur is etched into a sheet of iron that bisects the crawlway. Its eyes have been cut out, letting you see through the sheet, beyond which

the tunnel continues onward. The minotaur face is etched into both sides of a 1-inch-thick, sharp-edged iron sheet that blocks the crawlway. The holes that form the eyes are 2 inches wide. The

L4. Dancing Dead

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

audible through the peephole, “You dare to pit yourselves against the Lord of Lance Rock? Death is your reward!” Then he continues to cackle as he retreats. Those in the room can make DC 10 Dexterity

Purple Worm Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Square, targeting the Ashen Heirs’ boomhailers. When the Ashen Heirs see the worm racing toward them, they attempt to flee. The purple worm is irritated by the sound from the boomhailers and continues

anarchist to drop their device. The purple worm ignores creatures that don’t have a boomhailer and that don’t threaten it. If all five boomhailers are destroyed, the purple worm retreats down the hole

Individual Designs

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

in combat, roll a d6. If you roll a 1, it retreats from combat. If retreat isn’t possible, it continues fighting. 8 Overheats. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockwork’s turn. If you roll a 1, the

Outpost Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 7 (2d6) piercing damage from the spikes and be restrained until the spikes are retracted or the barrier is destroyed. The spikes can be retracted only by

the spikes, but the gaps aren’t big enough for a character to slip through. The barriers of spikes grant three-quarters cover to creatures behind them. Each barrier has AC 15, 18 hit points, and

Ilvaash's Anima

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

, Chishinix isn’t likely to suffer their presence for long. She telepathically alerts the other fanatics and attacks. If reduced to fewer than 30 hit points, she retreats to join the others. A2: Refectory

functional. At least one of the mind flayer fanatics—and perhaps all three—are here to engineer Phandalin’s forced transformation as the ritual continues. Fanatics confronted here fight to the death

Spaceship Locations, Level 4

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

the ship’s hull in this area. A dark, narrow tunnel extends from the opening and into the mountainside. If the characters follow the tunnel, it continues for 1 mile before exiting into the Barrier

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

forty feet or more overhead. The stairway continues to wind down along a ledge that follows the north wall of the chamber. A fast-moving stream about five feet wide runs across the floor of the

. Characters can break through this barrier with some effort; it has AC 16 and 50 hit points per 5-foot segment. 18. Troglodyte Warren Most of the troglodytes dwell in a group of dismal caverns

Wyrmheart Mine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

round the pit until it smashes into the barrier at the bottom of the track. Everyone in the cart when it hits takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage per 20 vertical feet the cart descended. Those who bail out

. The cart continues down the track unhindered. 3–5. The cart derails into area 11. Each creature in the cart is thrown out, lands prone, and must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 5

The Fissure

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

above are spread across the floor. An underground passage is blocked to the south, but it continues into darkness to the north. Two pairs of human-sized boot prints, easily spotted in the dust, head

before it starts biting. If reduced to 10 hit points or fewer, the spider retreats into a nearby narrow fissure. However, it attacks again when the characters come back through this area. Treasure. If the

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

. If it becomes obvious that the fight is going badly for the cultists, the efreeti retreats to his lair in the fire node (see chapter 5) via area E14. If the characters arrive with salamanders or azers

from area E11, those creatures take up arms on their respective sides. The salamanders and azers attack the efreeti until he retreats, then turn on each other. Survivors might be influenced to

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

south. The chasm floor is fifty feet below the bridge and consists of a jumbled mass of boulders. To the west, the chasm narrows and continues for some distance. Three gargoyles guard the area

look for opportunities to push characters off the bridge. If two gargoyles are defeated, the third retreats, flying to area B2 to hide. Chasm Floor. Several skeletons lie broken or half-buried on the

Landro Locations

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

that stretches from floor to ceiling. The cylinder of light continues upward into Landro’s leg. Within the mushroom patch are two shriekers. The shriekers’ high-pitched screams might attract the

magical barrier is active, the view port’s crystal is immune to damage. The ceiling is 30 feet high. Broken Control Helmet. The silver helmet once created a magical link between its wearer and the

Monastery Locations

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

monastery belong to the Black Earth cult. The crypt is part of the dungeon claimed by the lich Renwick, who normally can be found in his workshop (area M16). The lich retreats here to avoid confronting

localized cave-in partially obstructs this disused mine tunnel. A heap of rubble stands six feet high and blocks a ten-foot long section of the passage, but the tunnel definitely continues past the

Brimstone Hold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

characters into the hold’s interior. If reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, Kalimrax retreats to her lair in area B10. Cranes. Three large, wooden cranes extend over the harbor. They are used to lift cargo

demiplane until the gem is replaced or someone else accesses the room with a demiplane spell. Treasure. If removed from the wall, the gem continues to radiate magic but doesn’t otherwise function. It is

Ship Locations

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

still alive when its master dies, it stops attacking and retreats to its nest. It continues to fight only if pursued. After the remaining lizardfolk are dealt with, Bimz chooses one character and bonds

Lair Locations

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

intruders. If the party defeats all the wolves, Shabblejaw retreats to area D12 and closes the secret door behind him. Ledge. The ledge bears five mats of brown, dead grasses where Shabblejaw and the winter

amulet it’s bonded to (see area D7), the guardian fights the closest creature as it continues trying to protect its former controller, the halfling Deena Finkleton. Southwest Alcove. This alcove

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

the forests north of Blasingdell. They keep their captives in a small pen until they put them to death or ransom them. A row of rough-hewn sapling trunks forms a crude but serviceable barrier across the

of the cave. A character who makes a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check discovers the door. On the other side, a worked passage continues up to what appears to be a blank wall, marked with

Briny Maze Locations

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

finally earn Ilvaash’s approval and a lair of its own. The beholder is unwilling to die for its goal, though, so Mublinesh retreats to area B15 to hide if reduced to fewer than 50 hit points. Rear and

empty rooms are still empty. Shalfi’s Digging. If the aberrant zealot Shalfi in area B9 continues his work, he breaks through the chamber ceiling after a couple of days, which surprises Lowarnizel and

Greater Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

down and away for 100 feet. It then angles upward and continues for 1 mile, exiting through the north side of the mountain. G6: Small Gallery This cave holds numerous types of fungi. Three giant

, attacking all who enter, but the dragon retreats if reduced to 50 hit points or fewer. Treasure. The treasure near the west wall is the dragon’s hoard. It includes 67 pp, 235 gp, 2,750 sp, assorted gems

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

continues to repose in his tomb until hunger finally draws him forth to hunt five days later. By that time, he uses the normal troll statistics, retaining his additional languages. Treasure. The

character who approaches the door can smell the stench of what lies beyond. If the door is opened, read: Rats fill the room, trapped among their own waste. A small half-barrier prevents the rats from

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

in the middle of this room, its wings partially outstretched. A wall of iron bars stretching from floor to ceiling forms a protective barrier around the chamber’s entrance, keeping visitors separated

jabberwock like a pet, regularly inviting it into her palace to feed from her cauldron. It continues to visit the palace even now that Zybilna is frozen in time, has fed recently, and is sound asleep

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