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Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
reduced to 0 hit points, its body turns to stone and releases a petrifying gas. Each creature within 5 feet of the draconian must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be restrained as it begins
to continue to think their eggs are being held hostage so they don’t oppose the Dragon Queen’s conquests.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollAction":"Elemental Breath (Lightning)", "rollDamageType":"lightning"}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage.
At the same time as the colossus releases this exhalation
energy.During the dawn of the giants’ empires, twisted minds sought to make their fallen comrades continue their service. Wizard giants stitched and wove the flesh of various giants over an
Demilich (Variant)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
exist.
If the demilich drops to 0 hit points, it is destroyed and turns to powder, leaving behind its gems. Crushing a gem releases any soul trapped within, at which point the target’s body re
souls of the insolent intruders to his tomb, magically transferring them to his phylactery.
Liches who follow Acererak’s path believe that by becoming free of their bodies, they can continue
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and
crawl over the structure, ensuring that no intruders breach their defenses.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Zariel can take one of the following lair actions; she can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and down through the floor of the lower level, but the dragon’s
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
ceiling, casting dim light in a 30-foot radius.
Chimneys. Two chimneys connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
continue on, finally reaching the portal site. Splugoth is in control of the ritual and has defenses in place to prevent the meddling characters from thwarting his plans. As the characters face off
surrender their orrery components — and then releases Onyx, the giant (relative to the characters) inn’s cat, upon them. Successfully fleeing from Onyx transforms the inn once more. In the final stage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Testing the Defenses Andrella has an unusual request. Once she learns the characters are adventurers, she dismisses the guards and says the following to the party: “I want to observe how my
fools the soldiers with a disguise or convincing lie. On a successful check, the character bypasses the soldiers undetected. On a failed check, two soldiers spot the character and take them into custody, but other characters can continue the mission.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
of oak bound with thick bronze bands. Each is about 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 3 feet high. Gold. Opening the gold chest releases a swarm of poisonous snakes that slither out and attack next round
. They continue biting until all are killed. Silver. Inside the silver chest is a clear crystal box (worth 1,000 gp) that holds a ring of protection. Someone who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Unfortunately, they have no means of assuring the slumbering fungal entity of their intentions, and the growing threat posed by Zuggtmoy and the demon lords has roused Araumycos’s defenses. The pastel
affected as the spores seep into mind and body. The characters collapse harmlessly to the soft surface of Araumycos, its fungus quickly spreading across them as the rapport begins. When this happens, continue with “Into the Gray Dream.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
surprise, launching itself at them to feed on their memories. If the characters ignore the bodies and continue on their way, the memory web follows stealthily and strikes a few minutes later. When the
memory web dies, its Memory Flood trait releases the messengers’ memories it absorbed (see the “Flood of Memories” section). Shalfey’s Emissaries The robed figures are the corpses of four tower hands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
walkways by succeeding on a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. After finding the prints, they can continue to track them through the sewer tunnels by succeeding on a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check. For
The tracks end at another maintenance shaft in the ceiling of the tunnel. A cord dangles down from the shaft; pulling on it releases a folding ladder that can easily be climbed. The shaft terminates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Flesh Colossus During the dawn of the giants’ empires, twisted minds sought to make their fallen comrades continue their service. Wizard giants stitched and wove the flesh of various giants over an
colossus releases this exhalation, creatures inside the colossus’s chest cavity take 40 (9d8) force damage from churning elemental energy.
Bonus Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
trees, dealing 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of toxic spores in the area. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage
. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of confusion spores. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on the next ability check they make. A torrent of falling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
centuries, but the same inflexibility can bring problems when applied to the unpredictable dangers of the world. A clan might continue to depend on the same plan for defending its stronghold that has
been used for centuries, without considering the possibility that its enemies have discovered how to overcome those defenses. The dwarves’ way of thinking leads to difficulties in their relationships
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
bit of special material to fuel his experiments and continue his work — a piece of the characters’ souls, extracted by his machinery. With a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check made to
throughout the lab can access the armor’s controls given enough time. Even after accessing the controls, though, no one can approach the armor without setting off its automatic defenses. See the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of encountering one of the scarecrows. The attacks continue until all three scarecrows are destroyed. Reward: Each Emerald Enclave character gains 1 renown for ending the threat. 3rd “Sir Ambrose
of encountering six skeletons, but there’s no sign of the necromancer who animated them. Once the skeletons are destroyed, no further encounters occur. After a tenday, Sir Ambrose releases the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
prisoners and thralls. The spacious area southeast of the keep is used for military drills, weapon practice, and assembling before expeditions. FORTRESS DEFENSES
The 30-foot-tall outer walls and the 40
, Rilna releases the prisoners in areas 18g and 18h, forcing them to fight for House Freth. But the moment the fight turns against the drow, the prisoners turn against their captors. In addition to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
becoming free of their bodies, they can continue their quest for power beyond the mortal world. As their patron did, they secure their remains within well-guarded vaults, using soul gems to maintain
exist.
If the demilich drops to 0 hit points, it is destroyed and turns to powder, leaving behind its gems. Crushing a gem releases any soul trapped within, at which point the target’s body re-forms in an unoccupied space nearest to the gem and in the same state as when it was trapped.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
their outer defenses and militia. Lob and Ogg spent the next month lost in the hills, trying to find their way back to Grudd Haug. When they got there, they told Guh about the “big farm.” Guh
Goldenfields’ defenses and can run to get help, if that’s what the players want them to do. For more information on how to use and run these NPCs, see the “Special NPCs” section at the start of this chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
zero. The cloud doesn’t block sound, however.
Defenses. The castle’s crenellated battlements are 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Arrow slits are 10 feet tall, 10 feet above the floor, and 5 feet wide
place of one Medium character. The dragon can be further bribed into joining the assault on Lyn Armaal, though it expects to receive as its reward the castle itself and all the treasure in it (not counting the conch of teleportation that the characters need to continue their mission).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to
structure, ensuring that no intruders breach their defenses. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Zariel can take one of the following lair actions; she can’t take the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
vault doors, and other defenses. When the characters enter the orrery vault, read: Statues of human-sized brass dragons stand at the center of the vault, their heads pointed at a globe of light hovering
the room, though they continue to respond to characters engaging them in conversation even during the fight. (If a character attempts to seize the component, see “The Missing Component,” below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
heard by the orc in area 4 and then attempt to flee to area 3. See the “Mountain Door Defenses” sidebar. If the archers are alerted to the party’s presence, they open fire on intruders on the ledge and in
area 2. See area 4 for more information. MOUNTAIN DOOR DEFENSES
The orcs are well prepared for a frontal assault on the Mountain Door. They follow the sequence of activity described below to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
five hundred people flee to Targos and continue to Bryn Shander, while the rest (including Speaker Masthew) remain holed up in the mines. Dragon Damage. The attack on Termalaine reduces the dragon’s
defenses are undermined by duergar saboteurs. It takes the dragon 8 hours to reduce Targos to a smoldering ruin. The dragon ignores the town’s walls for the most part and focuses on the buildings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
gripping you tightly, overwhelming you with a horrible sense of loss.
“Don’t let the sludge consume you!” says Mad Maggie’s disembodied voice. “You must push through her defenses. She must look
. If a character is reduced to 0 hit points by this psychic damage, its dream-self becomes completely submerged in the sludge and is lost. The dreamscape can continue into the final dream provided at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
penetrate the foe’s defenses. Murderers carry many javelins with them, which they throw from hiding and wield in melee, and they also carry garrotes to cut off sounds of screaming.
The Host on the March
community to continue to produce goods and services. The labor force likely includes more youngsters and elderly than before the goblinoids’ conquest, with a corresponding drop-off in production. In any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
net falls when a creature in area 2 releases the rope that holds it in place. The net can easily be spotted by anyone who looks toward the ceiling. When a creature releases the net, a 10-foot-square
beyond the gate, with four pillars equally spaced north to south.
If they pass through the gate, continue with: To your right, along the east wall runs a shallow trough cut into the stone floor. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
heart of the shrine. The overconfident visitors neglected to build defenses around the camp, believing that their own strong arms were sufficient protection. A couple months ago, they were proved
them as they emerge. If they don’t, they might at least weaken the shrine’s defenses. Yokka’s band bedevils the party without revealing its presence until the final moment. For example, if no guard is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
guard the secret of the draconians’ creation, allowing Krynn’s metallic dragons to continue to think their eggs are being held hostage so they don’t oppose the Dragon Queen’s conquests. Draconian Sizes
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Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, its body turns to stone and releases a petrifying gas. Each creature within 5 feet of the draconian must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
directed to the Hearth if they want to continue their revels. The House of Rest can hold up to fifty guests comfortably. If more space is needed, extradimensional spaces are created using Mordenkainen’s
, four 2nd-level spells, and six 1st-level spells (20 spell levels total) costs 1,000 gp to copy over to a new book. Works of the Avowed. Each year, Candlekeep releases a small book stamped with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Divide 100 XP equally among the characters if the party detects or survives the trap. 3. Archer Post Cragmaw Castle’s main defenses are its secret location and the appearance of having been abandoned. In
healing, a scroll of silence, and a scroll of revivify. Awarding Experience Points Divide 700 XP equally among the characters if the party defeats the owlbear or releases it. 14. King’s Quarters Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
captain-general to provide information about Greyhawk’s defenses and local politicians. Sental gives this information to a human Spy (Chaotic Evil) who stays at the Black Dragon Inn under the false
on any one of these cords releases a homing pigeon from a loft above the library. It takes the bird 1 minute to find and alert an Archmage, who teleports to the main hall of the library to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
teeth typical of that town’s inbred stock. Pekoe says that the duergar abducted him and asked him a lot of questions about his town’s defenses. The doppelganger knows the settlements of Ten-Towns well
inanimate svirfneblin skeleton encrusted with yellow mold (see “Dungeon Hazards” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The mold releases its spores as soon as the chest’s lid is opened. Embedded in one of the skull’s eye sockets is a false eye made of moonstone (75 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the X, which marks a pressure plate in the floor. Any weight in excess of 40 pounds placed on the X releases a 10-foot-square stone block from the hatch overhead. Creatures below the block when it
count 20 (losing initiative ties), creatures between the walls take 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage and have the restrained condition as they’re slowly crushed by the walls. The walls continue to compress