before being direct ceiling returns

Yeth Hound Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

to the Ethereal Plane. While sunlight shines on the spot from which it vanished, the hound must remain in the Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot

before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards lie that way. A target that successfully saves is immune to the baying of all yeth hounds for the next 24 hours.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Adult Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

that make up its lair if that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with the

effect two rounds in a row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 10

Ancient Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

that make up its lair if that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with

same effect two rounds in a row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 10

Kelpie

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

kelpie returns to its true form if it takes a bonus action to do so or if it dies. False Appearance. While the kelpie remains motionless in its true form, it is indistinguishable from normal

immediately runs out of breath, unless it can breathe water. If the charmed target is more than 5 feet away from the kelpie, the target must move on its turn toward the kelpie by the most direct route

Archaic

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

creature encounters a solid object (such as a ceiling) in this fall, it strikes the object just as it would during a downward fall. If the creature reaches the top of the area without striking anything

, it hovers there until the start of the archaic’s next turn, at which time gravity returns to normal and the creature falls. Spellcasting. The archaic casts one of the following spells

Yeth Hound

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot, whereupon it typically sets out to find its pack or its master. The hound is visible on the Material Plane while it is in

feet of the hound must use all its movement on that turn to get as far from the hound as possible, must finish the move before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with the wealth of the dead

row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6

Juiblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the following lair actions; it can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Green Slime. A green slime (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) appears on a spot on the ceiling that

returns to the space where it began this movement. Slimy Organs. This creature has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks. Whenever this creature suffers a

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants. 5

that allow them to escape or ambush visitors if the need arises. A well-cultivated lair abounds with Underdark fungi and plants, with the floor, walls, and ceiling covered in carpets of mold and moss

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

foundations of creation. 5 To experience a thing is to truly understand it. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge. 6 I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than

the air is cool and slightly damp. Glowing Crystals. Large clusters of glowing amethyst crystals grow out from the walls and ceiling, casting dim light in a 30-foot radius. Chimneys. Two chimneys

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants. 5

or ambush visitors if the need arises. A well-cultivated lair abounds with Underdark fungi and plants, with the floor, walls, and ceiling covered in carpets of mold and moss, or featuring larger

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

experience a thing is to truly understand it. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge. 6 I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than you do … or than any of

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

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a target’s speed is reduced to 0 and can’t increase. On a successful save, its speed is halved. The target’s speed returns to normal

a surface such as a ceiling with no way to remain there (for example, sufficient handholds), it falls at the end of this movement. Regional Effects The region containing a medusa’s lair is

Supernatural Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

that portend the adventure situation. 5 Animals or animated objects speak clearly to direct the adventurers toward the situation. 6 Someone who died returns as a ghost and haunts the characters. The ghost prompts the characters to investigate the cause of the ghost’s death and put it to rest.

7. The Forsaken Prison

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

no exit. The floor returns to a closed position in 10 minutes, sealing any victim inside the pit until another creature triggers the floor trap again. Crawl Space. The ceiling route is a crawl space

upward or downward has any results. Moving them up opens a small trapdoor in the center of the ceiling 10 feet above. Pushing them simultaneously down opens the entire floor to a 100-foot-deep pit with

21. Night and Day

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

21. Night and Day Timekeeper. Four pillars support the 20-foot-high ceiling. An iron ring 20 feet in diameter is suspended from iron brackets affixed to the tops of the pillars so that it hangs

. Directly above the ring and the disk is a 10-foot-deep, dome-shaped concavity in the ceiling. Statues. Nestled in alcoves are two life-size statues of robed human wizards, their faces obscured

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

Immortal Contacts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

distances. Consult the Immortal Communication table to determine what mysterious method your patron uses to direct your party. Immortal Communication d10 Means of Contact 1 A party member speaks to

mortal agents summons you to meetings in various locations. 7 Certain animals speaks to you in your patron’s voice. 8 Your patron teleports you to their presence, expresses their will, then returns you

Lingering Memories

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

Dragons. If asked about Dae Won-Ha, the magistrate doesn’t recognize the name but can research her history. After four hours, the magistrate returns with the following facts: Dae Won-Ha was a celebrated

about any glowing antiques the characters might find or what use they have. If the characters need any other pointers to put together the pieces of Dae Won-Ha’s past or direct them toward seeking the

21. Animated Ballistae

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

21. Animated Ballistae Light. The arched, 30-foot-high ceiling of this long hall is studded with glowing red crystals that cast dim light throughout the hall. (Crystals pried out of their fixtures go

amble forward on hinged legs to close the distance. If a ballista has nothing to attack on its turn, it returns to its startingposition.

General Features

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

sudden shift in the architecture: a square window becomes circular, a wood panel turns to stone, and the like. Immediately after, the cracks vanish, and the architecture returns to normal. Ceilings and

snowflakes hang in the windows, illusory icicles dangle from the ceiling, frost fractals spreads across walls, and magically preserved ice sculptures perch atop similarly preserved ice pedestals. Some of the

Harshnag's Sacrifice

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

entire temple shudders. The frost giant scowls, dodges the dragon, and strikes the statue once more, this time breaking off a large chunk. This act of desecration causes cracks to form in the ceiling, and

does his utmost to keep Iymrith from fleeing by attempting to grapple her on later turns. After falling debris deals damage for 2 rounds, the ceiling collapses the next time initiative reaches 0

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

from the ceiling, giving the place a warm, cozy glow. (The lanterns might be magical or maintained by minions.) The floors are covered with plush sand-colored carpets. Hoard Chamber. A small chamber in

giant squid in the region returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The existing abundance of crystals and topazes remains

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

state but are hung with the dragon’s collection of nautical paintings, mirrors, and sun-colored tapestries. Numerous gold-and-glass hanging lanterns are suspended from the ceiling, giving the

returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The existing abundance of crystals and topazes remains, but new ones form at a

38. “I Just Met a Girl Named Skrianna”

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

38. “I Just Met a Girl Named Skrianna” Carvings. The walls of this hall are carved to look like tree trunks. The arched, 10-foot-high ceiling resembles a canopy of dead boughs and branches

headmaster and the characters, she takes her spellbook and returns to her quarters as commanded, but not before ordering her grell valet to shadow the party, spy on their activities, and report back

10. Roller-Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

10. Roller-Dragon This oval chamber has a 10-foot-high ceiling. Standing against the east wall is a stone statue of a young gold dragon on stone rollers. The dragon’s mouth is agape, teeth bared, and

rolling statue, falls prone, and takes 55 (10d10) bludgeoning damage. The statue returns to its original position against the east wall after 1 minute, ready to roll again the next time a creature teleports into the room.

Green Slaad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

certain creatures capable of casting spells of level 3 or higher. Green slaadi are more intelligent than their blue and red brethren and often direct their kin to portals where gray slaadi have identified

only) Bonus Actions Shape-Shift. The slaad shape-shifts into a Small or Medium Humanoid, or it returns to its true form. Other than its size, its game statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.

Taxes and Fees

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

ships and diplomatic vessels), collected from the captain and covering a stay of up to fourteen days (a ship that leaves the harbor and returns during that time pays the tax upon reentry) In times of

trouble, direct taxes can also be imposed: A fire tax (usually 1 dragon per household), levied whenever a fire destroys a large portion of the city A wall tax or harbor tax (usually 1 dragon per

Valin's Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

ritual through research or a side quest. Replacing What’s Lost. A more direct restoration can be undertaken if the creature imbued with one of Valin’s organs has been killed and the characters have

within 1 hour of its death at the same time Valin’s organ is destroyed, the creature returns to life immediately as if targeted by a resurrection spell. A character who removes one of Valin’s organs

3U. Observatory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

without being accompanied by one of the two cult officers, the gargoyles tear open the observatory’s four ceiling hatches and attack. This is the only intrusion they respond to. The gargoyles don’t

interfere elsewhere without direct orders from Rezmir, and she won’t give such an order unless it is the direst of emergencies. A character who inspects the contents of the observatory recognizes the

K62. Servants' Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

K62. Servants’ Hall This hall stands in deadly silence. Heavy beams support a sagging, ten-foot-high ceiling. Fog clings to the floor, obscuring everything that lies less than three feet above it. A

giant shadow lurches across the ceiling as a dark figure shuffles purposefully down the corridor toward you. The figure approaching is Cyrus Belview, a mongrelfolk (see appendix D) and Strahd’s

Areas of the Converted Windmill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

for themselves out of old furnishings and things salvaged from garbage piles. The squatters aren’t looking for trouble. For some food or coin, a squatter can direct or lead characters to the locked

Beyond the door is nothing more than a hole in the floor from which rises a terrible stench. W4. Weak Ceiling/Floor Area W4a is directly underneath area W4b. The floor of the upper chamber collapses under

3U. Observatory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

without being accompanied by one of the two cult officers, the gargoyles tear open the observatory’s four ceiling hatches and attack. This is the only intrusion they respond to. The gargoyles don’t

interfere elsewhere without direct orders from Rezmir, and she won’t give such an order unless it is the direst of emergencies. A character who inspects the contents of the observatory recognizes the

11. Throne Room

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

11. Throne Room During the day, sunlight slips through cracks in the ceiling and a window in the west wall, dimly illuminating the area. On clear nights, moonlight does the same. The sound of

white coral branches and mosaics in the form of sharks made of decorative stones and shells. Pillars carved to look like thick strands of kelp support the cracked, thirty-foot-high domed ceiling. Two

11. The Glittering Caverns of Jarûk the Prismatic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

30-foot-high ceiling of this cave, the walls of which are encrusted with crystals that catch and reflect light. Boulders. The floor is strewn with boulders and rubble. Six galeb duhr beholden to

pursue prey beyond the confines of this cavern. 11b. Jarûk’s Cavern Music. Rock music fills this 30-foot-high cavern, which resembles the inside of a geode. The walls and ceiling are encrusted with

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