barriers before diffusing captives robes

The Blue Fire Wardens

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

the Mages of High Sorcery’s Order of the Red Robes, foresaw the attack and used powerful lunar magic to create a shroud of transformative red moonlight around the vault. Werewolves that step into this

the ritual, powerful magical barriers surround Teremini and her ritual components, which include the fifth rod piece. Stopping the Ritual. Argentia insists there must be a way to disrupt Teremini’s

The Stone Bridge

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

— five dwarves in leather armor and a human in wizard’s robes. They appear to be sitting on the edge of the bridge, facing north and enjoying the view. When they see you, they stand, move away from

captives and learn that they were hired by a dwarf named Drannin. “Gargosh” feigns amazement: “My cousin Drannin? That cad! He stole my diary because he wants the axe and all the glory for himself! We need

Efreeti

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Efreeti Hulking genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, the efreet are masters of flame, immune to fire and able to create it on a whim. Fine silk caftans and damask robes drape their magma-red or

. Efreet view all other creatures as enemies or potential serfs. They raid the Material Plane and the elemental planes, bringing captives back to their homes on the Elemental Plane of Fire. Efreet are

Beholder Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

barriers to gain access to the tunnel. As with the tunnels between chambers, escape tunnels are usually a steep climb or nearly vertical to make it difficult for non-flying creatures to follow. A tunnel

chamber to hold captives that it chooses not to kill. The simplest kind of prison, easy enough for a beholder to create, typically consists of 20-foot-deep holes disintegrated into the floor

Fane Locations

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

shield and broken sword), two lizardfolk, an ogre, and a male halfling in the robes of a cleric of Sune, and a female half-elf fighter in battered plate armor. Treasure The harpies have collected loot

captives. The captives are unconscious, although they groan and writhe slowly. A steady breeze blows toward a passage to the west, while from the east comes the distant sound of running water. The mist

Mummy Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

ancient empires. The regalia of their terrible rule still adorns their linen-wrapped bodies, their moldering robes stitched with evil symbols and bronze armor etched with devices of dynasties that fell a

of the mummy lord, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of the mummy lord’s next turn. Whirlwind of Sand (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord

Temple Crypts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

roll the same name for a plaque more than once, the plaque is missing. Crypt Plaques d10 Plaque 1–2 Scratches make the plaque unreadable 3–4 The plaque is missing 5 Minara of the Scarlet Robes 6

, they provide the facts detailed in those sections. S5: Vestry This bare room’s only adornment is a half dozen disintegrating robes hanging from pegs in the walls. A section of the wall has swung open

Monastery Locations

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

. In this case, they find two monks dressed in dun-colored robes waiting impassively in the hall. The monks ask what they want and the conversation proceeds in much the same way. Once the characters pass

clothing — plain, dun-colored robes and sandals. Two of the clothing piles also include golden masks in the shape of scowling gargoyle faces. There are no other furnishings. A single window looks toward

Redbrand Hideout Locations

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

. Three Redbrand ruffians (see appendix A) stand guard here, though they spend most of their time taunting the hapless prisoners (see “Captives” below). If they hear fighting in area R4, they take

positions against the wall near the door, then try to surprise intruders. The captives are too intimidated to shout warnings or call for help. Cell Doors. The cell doors feature simple locks requiring

Forge Level (X27-X37)

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

stacks of granite tablets. Behind them lurks a long-bearded duergar wearing black robes and a tall black miter. Klondorn Klondorn, the duergar priest of Deep Duerra and Xardorok’s trusted advisor

alcove. These barriers fall and lock into place if the characters physically forced open the portcullis that seals the vault’s entrance. Placing the fingers and palm of Xardorok’s gauntlet in the hand

Colossus Locations

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

help her complete the delivery. Development If the characters leave any prisoners here, Vanifer sacrifices the remaining captives to the magma roper (area W4) within a day. If the prison is empty, the

a wide exit tunnel stands a dais with an altar atop it. Before the altar kneel three cultists, two in robes and one encased in armor. To the north and south are smaller chambers attached to the

Howling Caves Locations

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

takes sadistic delight in torturing captives. It guards the outer reaches of the Howling Caves against intruders. Prisoners. The prisoners here are in poor condition. Each one is incoherent and has 1

are four thin figures in billowing cult robes. The wind doesn’t seem to impede them at all. Four emaciated Howling Hatred priests (see chapter 7) — Aerisi’s most devout cultists — guard this area

Locations R - U

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

or barriers, so anyone traversing it is at the mercy of the wind. Suggested Encounter The first time the adventurers approach the midpoint of the bridge, they see a fire giant and a hell hound

barn for treasure, chasing chickens and swine in the field, or dancing around 1d4 tied-up prisoners (commoners). The goblins have covered their captives’ heads with old buckets, flowerpots, and

Locations on the Fortress Level

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

enemies. Investigating. The symbols on the walls are crudely formed in Draconic and read, “Here There Be Dragons.” The metallic cage is all but destroyed and can’t be used to restrain captives. A

humanoid in ceremonial robes. An altar, with images of dragons carved into its black obsidian, is set in the center of the west wall. A single candle burns brightly on the altar. Next to the candle are a

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