Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 35 results for 'barriers block diffusing convinced rooting'.
Other Suggestions:
berries blood diffusing convinced rolling
barrier block diffusing convince rating
barriers blocks diffusing convinced rolling
barrier block diffusing confined rating
barriers blood diffusing convinced rolling
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
substances block this vision, as does a thin sheet of lead.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 34
role as Candlekeep’s defender, Miirym can move anywhere within the library fortress, passing through walls and other solid barriers. She can’t enter extradimensional spaces, since they
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins)
Feature: Urban Infrastructure
The popular
to finding a solution to a scientific problem.
2
I’ll never forget the laboratory where I learned my skills, or the other attendants who learned alongside me.
3
I’m convinced
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing reason. You must fear something truly
leave my loved one(s) behind. I hope to see them again one day.
d6
Flaw
1
I am secretly (or not so secretly) convinced of the superiority of my own culture over that of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
The Blue Fire Wardens Once the wardens are safe, a human werewolf named Argentia Skywright (use the werewolf stat block, except her alignment is neutral good) thanks the characters on behalf of her
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
ran off with the monkey’s mind inside, never to be seen again. Ernest uses the baboon stat block, but his Intelligence and Charisma are 10, and he can speak Common. His alignment is neutral good
captured in Prismeer, they hear the distant whistling of the calliope and can follow the music to safety. Any barriers or obstacles in their way are magically removed. For example, the lock on a cell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
character Advantage on their Initiative roll. For example, if a conversation with an NPC is cut short because the Sorcerer is convinced that NPC is a doppelganger and targets it with a Chromatic Orb
for Monsters. A monster’s stat block in the Monster Manual includes its Initiative score after its Initiative bonus. Advantage and Disadvantage. If a creature has Advantage on Initiative rolls, increase its Initiative score by 5. If it has Disadvantage on those rolls, decrease that score by 5.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
7
An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond
, usually when no one is watching. Often the rocks obstruct the approach to the emerald dragon’s lair, with boulders moving to block narrow defiles, way-markers tumbling off the path, or smaller stones
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
6
An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be convinced to defend
dragon’s lair sometimes move of their own accord, usually when no one is watching. Often the rocks obstruct the approach to the emerald dragon’s lair, with boulders moving to block narrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. If an enemy force does approach, though, these barriers do a good job of delaying any incursion until the goblinoids can rally their defenses. Inside the surrounding bulwark, the goblinoids all have
for recording “withdrawals” and reporting on inventory to the camp’s leaders. The Block Maglubiyet’s holy symbol is a headsman’s axe, and the block is where it is blessed by feeding it the lifeblood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
block in appendix D). In his madness, he’s discovered he enjoys killing people. S12b. Old Troughs These three horse troughs are badly rotted and fall apart if handled or jostled. S12c. Chicken Sheds
unlocked or if her chains are somehow broken, she flies away and never returns. Marzena has the Flight feature (see the mongrelfolk stat block in appendix D). Her madness is embodied in the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
himself the goal of finding a cure for Strahd’s “malady.” The Abbot is now convinced that the cure lies in reuniting Strahd with his lost love and, in so doing, ending Barovia’s curse. The Abbot has
to commit further acts of depravity. Statistics. Use the deva stat block in the Monster Manual, but change the Abbot’s alignment to lawful evil. The Abbot’s Traits Ideal. “I want to rid Barovia of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, and if they’re with the Dragon Army. Once she’s convinced the characters pose no threat, she comes outside and speaks with them while she cleans up the devices in her yard. Tatina Rookledust Tatina
Rookledust (neutral good rock gnome) moved to Nightlund decades ago from the distant gnome homeland of Mount Nevermind. She uses the acolyte stat block, but the effects of her Spellcasting manifest from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
return to the old ways. Dreams of the Damned. Kasimir’s sister, Patrina Velikovna, is sealed in the catacombs below Castle Ravenloft. Convinced that she was the concubine of the devil Strahd, Kasimir and
become as powerful a vampire as Strahd. Statistics. Use the mage stat block in the Monster Manual, with the following adjustments: Kasimir’s alignment is neutral. Kasimir has darkvision out to a range
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Silverquill Faculty This section describes noteworthy members of the Silverquill faculty. Some of them use a Silverquill-specific stat block from chapter 7. The stately buildings of Silverquill
’ lives if she didn’t comply. Within an hour, she convinced him to free her, abandon his wicked ways, and seek wisdom from the archaics. Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils (lawful neutral human Silverquill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
encounters in the adventure. Here are the steps you should follow to run it effectively: Review the goblin stat block in appendix B. Since the goblins are hiding, you’ll need to know their Stealth skill
attacks while two goblins stand 30 feet away from the party and make ranged attacks. The goblins’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. For more information on what the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon from a stat block and a basic description into a full-fledged character in your campaign. In chapter 5 of this book, you’ll find additional tables of personality traits and ideals that are
convinced that I’ll meet my doom at their hands one day.
2 One item in my possession is worth as much as the rest of my hoard combined, and the fear that it might be stolen consumes me.
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
, Ooze Grottos, Predator Pools, Golem Laboratories, and Temples of Extraction. Zones are also labeled on the map. Areas are identified by numbers. Map 5.1: The Doomvault Dimensional Barriers Magic
or ethereal creature can’t pass between zones. A detect magic spell can’t penetrate the structure of the Doomvault to sense the dimensional barriers. Magic Gates Two types of magic gates, white and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
he moves the lever to trigger a trap. Trap. When the lever is pulled, iron spikes spring out from the floor and ceiling to form barriers across each doorway. A creature in either opening must succeed
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Catching Kettlesteam Kettlesteam (see the accompanying stat block) snoops around the carnival under the cover of a disguise self spell, looking to cause trouble. The kenku has stolen the voice of a
, Kettlesteam has become convinced something is amiss with her patron. As a warlock, she senses that Zybilna is no longer in touch with her—a very disconcerting thought! Kettlesteam wants to question the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
after the fog rises, four tigers (use the saber-toothed tiger stat block) appear from the direction of the forest. These hostile tigers are 12 feet long and have blue-tinged fur. The site’s workers
). The lantern can be moved and weighs 3 pounds. If the lantern is brought before the gwishin of Dae Won-Ha in the Park of the Elders, the spirit might be convinced the people of Yeonido still remember her.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
options for handling characters who don’t take Kas’s suggestions. The Other Wizards Kas told Alustriel and Tasha that he wishes to tinker with the complete Rod of Seven Parts. He has convinced the
It’s unlikely, but one or more characters might be present when Kas reveals his true identity. In this case, use the stat block presented in the “Kas the Betrayer” section in appendix B. Kas focuses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
season his meat. Animals. The livestock pen holds seven goats and six sheep, all in healthy condition. Use the goat stat block for each sheep, with these changes: A sheep is a Small beast with 3 (1d6) hit
keep the ogre from tripping over them and to discourage the cave bear from rooting through them. Lowering a basket by using its mechanism requires an action. The baskets contain sheep shears, milk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Emerald Enclave. This widespread group of wilderness survivalists preserves the natural order while rooting out unnatural threats. Druids, rangers, and barbarians make up most of its membership. Branches of
that he can gain prestige within the Lords’ Alliance if he learns the whereabouts of the “ancient portal” that the werewolves are using and destroys it. He is convinced that the portal represents a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. For example, if a conversation with an NPC is cut short because the Sorcerer is convinced that NPC is a Doppelganger and targets it with a Chromatic Orb spell, everyone rolls Initiative, and the
your players to use Initiative scores, have them record those scores on their character sheets, and keep your own list of those scores. Initiative Scores for Monsters. A monster’s stat block includes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
bargain with the witch Proud Edun to magically cultivate the jeli flower, Nargis convinced the other Kings of Coin they could save their firstborn children by murdering the witch. For five years
, tainting the diva’s glitter—a feature of the diva’s performances—with rage-inducing biza’s breath. Diva Luma uses the assassin stat block, but her only weapon is her wicked, high-heeled shoe, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
replacement for a leg (instead of the traditional peg leg), and that a peg was more useful to replace a lost hand. Dran Enterprises ignored Arla at first, convinced that she would be a failure. Surprisingly
Molley (each a N male halfling), each using the spy stat block. The three spies use the mobility afforded by their Cunning Action to change targets, and can be easily goaded into focusing on the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
path to the lair and whether they met the dragon hunters along the way. See “Dragon Hunters” below for more details. Pangil ng Buwan (see the bakunawa stat block at the end of this adventure) is covered
there and are about to attack. Unless the characters have previously convinced Paolo to hold back, the dragon hunters immediately attack. Rather than rolling for the dragon hunters’ attacks, assume any of
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
falling block traps or weak ceilings supported by a single pillar, which the beholder can disintegrate after it passes that point to deter pursuit. Eyes in the Sky Because a beholder’s paranoia knows no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
endless loop. The modrons are indifferent to other creatures and ignore creatures they trample or creatures that try to communicate. If faced with barriers, the modrons create simple structures (like
bursts from above. This giant eyestalk uses the purple worm stat block, but instead of Tail Stinger, it has the following action: Eradication Gaze (Recharge 5–6). The eyestalk creates an area of magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
erupted thirty years ago. They use the zombie stat block. When they die, they leave a cloud of ash that lasts for 5 minutes but does not obscure vision.
U4: Druid’s Watch Post This small house is in
group of wilderness survivalists who preserve the natural order while rooting out unnatural threats. The enclave works to restore and preserve the natural order by keeping the elemental forces of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
one aarakocra spelljammer (use the mage stat block, but give this aarakocra a flying speed of 50 feet). Dock 2. The Remora, a lamprey ship, has a crew of twelve aartuk weedlings, three aartuk
of Force. Transparent, soundproof walls of force separate areas 1, area 2, and area 3. Vocath can pass through these magical barriers, as can creatures that are tattooed with his personal sigil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
attack. Teocín. The cultist Teocín uses this laboratory to research ways to corrupt the magic of the Night of the Remembered. Itzmin has convinced Serapio that Teocín is trying to find a cure for him
to turn these skeletons into guardians. If a character approaches within 10 feet of the altar, the two skeletons animate and attack. They both use the allosaurus stat block, with these changes: They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, square loading doors open in the north and south walls, each fitted with block-and-tackle rigs for hoisting hay bales and other supplies into the loft. Hay bales and burlap sacks stuffed with feed
holding dried sausages, cheese, peppers, and garlic hang from the rafters. Other items found here include a butcher’s block, a table for preparing meals, a pail of potatoes, a few cast-iron pots, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
years ago. They use the zombie stat block, with the following additional trait.
Ash Puff. The first time the zombie takes damage, any living creature within 5 feet of the zombie must succeed on a DC
Enclave, a widespread group of wilderness survivalists who preserve the natural order while rooting out troublesome threats. The enclave works to restore and preserve the natural order by keeping the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
dungeons (see “Tresendar Manor” below). If effective roleplaying or ability checks get the characters on Brawn’s good side, he can be convinced to provide further details of the layout of dungeon areas
, picking up or dropping off goods, making deals, or entertaining potential partners. If he joins the franchise and the characters encourage him, you might eventually upgrade him to use the stat block of a