before building deciding causes remaining

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

following day, remaining until Orcus dismisses them. Sentience. The Wand of Orcus is a sentient Chaotic Evil item with an Intelligence of 16, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and

guarded. Bathing the wand in positive energy (such as that which permeates the Positive Plane) causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly re-forms on Orcus’s layer of the Abyss.

Scufflecup Teacup

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

created after finding a box of teacups in a nearby building’s storage room. The students discovered that pouring hot tea into the cups animates them for 10 minutes and causes them to sprout little arms and legs.Poison

Cube of Force Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

charges remaining, nothing happens. Otherwise, a barrier of invisible force springs into existence, forming a cube 15 feet on a side. The barrier is centered on you, moves with you, and lasts for 1

number of charges, resetting the duration. If your movement causes the barrier to come into contact with a solid object that can't pass through the cube, you can't move any closer to that object as

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, remaining until Orcus dismisses them. Sentience. The Wand of Orcus is a sentient, chaotic evil item with an Intelligence of 16, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and darkvision out

imprisoned the hero’s soul and keeps it hidden and well guarded. Bathing the wand in positive energy causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly reforms on Orcus’s layer of the Abyss.

Staff of the Forgotten One

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

. Destroying the Staff. A creature in possession of the staff can use an action to break it over one knee or a solid surface. The staff is destroyed and releases its remaining magic in an explosion that

destroys both the staff and the life force trapped within it. The staff doesn’t explode if destroyed in this manner, but its destruction causes the sphere to be destroyed as well.

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Conclusion Once the characters defeat Ulsedra Vox, any cultists remaining inside the temple flee when told their leader is gone. The characters can easily leave the building. On the temple’s

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

ability, enlarge/reduce 3rd gaseous form, water breathing, wind wall 4th freedom of movement, polymorph 5th creation When your magic causes physical

1 I helped create a krasis that I love like a pet and would carry with me everywhere … except it’s the size of a building, and it might eat me. 2 In my laboratory, I

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

-gray hide is smooth like a salamander’s, and their eyes are pale. As they age, their spore breath causes fungi to bloom across their skin, especially around the head and neck. Their wings are

, they use local settlements—and any competent visitors—as pawns in their struggle. 4 An ancient deep dragon has put the folk of a city to work building the dragon a metropolis to rule

Conclusion

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

Conclusion Defeating the prophet in the Temple of the Elder Elemental Eye (area F21) causes the two remaining elemental prophets to receive a vision of the defeated prophet’s final moments and the

Demonomicon of Iggwilv Legacy

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

do so, you can add double your proficiency bonus to the check. Fiendish Scourging. Your magic causes pain to fiends. While carrying the book, when you make a damage roll for a spell you cast against

pages. If this occurs, the pages reappear after 24 hours. Before all those hours pass, anyone who opens the book’s remaining binding is transported to a nascent layer of the Abyss that lies hidden

3. Guardhouses

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

requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check to force open. Piled behind the doors are broken chairs, shattered benches, and empty chests. Inside the building, characters find the following: Arch

image of a dead tree carved into its keystone. Its rules are as follows: Touching the arch with a dead twig or branch causes the gate to open for 1 minute. Characters must be 6th level or higher to

Developments

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

wind that followed. Basidia and the myconids offer to meld with Araumycos to try to heal it and guide it back to wholeness. Though not as serious as death, the trauma still causes a significant amount

existence. If you want to provide the players with any remaining information about virtually anything in the adventure, this is an excellent opportunity to do so.

Turbine Heights (Areas L4–L6)

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

for 1 minute. L4. Infirmary A stone sign depicting a crutch hangs above the entrance to this one-story building. The double door below the sign is ajar, revealing a hallway beyond. Beyond the double

building, four dead gnomes in armor lie amid the fragments of a doglike automaton. The dead gnomes lying in the street are prison guards who were killed by Tockworth’s automatons. The guards managed to

33. Sculptors' Dormitory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Tomb of Horrors, with only five remaining at work in area 26. Belongings A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check made to search this area uncovers a figurine of wondrous power hidden by one

showing the route to the temple. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the sculptors to leave their work in area 26 and return here to rest.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should

Other Things Characters Can Do

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

, roll on the table or choose a development you think might spur the character into action. Town in Chaos d20 Development 1–3 Building collapse 4–6 Enlarged duergar 7–9 Invisible

duergar 10–14 Malevolent townsfolk 15–16 Thieves 17–18 Trapped beast 19–20 Walking wounded Building Collapse A damaged building collapses twenty feet away from you. The

L15. Redcap Patch

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

pick a toadstool causes its redcap to rise up out of the earth, outraged at being awakened early. This redcap is not fully formed and has half its normal hit points. Whenever Granny Nightshade’s key

stops turning, 1d3 redcaps emerge fully grown from this patch, leaving any remaining redcaps under the soil, still not fully formed. The risen redcaps loiter here until they see something they can kill

Humanoids and the Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

culture might have its own array of gods. In most D&D settings, there is no single god that can claim to have created humanity. Thus, the human proclivity for building institutions extends to religion

ignored by the gods, or are those races the deciding factor that can tilt the balance of power in favor of one god or another?

1. Amphitheater and Environs

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

eight remaining gargoyles operate the wooden trebuchets — four per weapon. Two gargoyles use their actions to load a trebuchet while another two use their actions to aim it. Once a trebuchet is loaded

into area 2; Iymrith uses it to enter and exit her lair. Three hidden sinkholes are marked 1A, 1B, and 1C on the map. The first creature to enter a hidden sinkhole’s space causes the sinkhole to appear

T1. Trollskull Manor

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

T1. Trollskull Manor See appendix C for a handout showing the floor plan of this building. Give a copy of this handout to your players as their characters begin to explore Trollskull Manor. Four

stories tall and boasting balconies, a turret, and five chimneys, the abandoned building is one of the grandest in Trollskull Alley. Characters can refurnish, rebuild, rename, and otherwise personalize

Cube of Force

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

face has a different effect. If the cube has insufficient charges remaining, nothing happens. Otherwise, a barrier of invisible force springs into existence, forming a cube 15 feet on a side. The barrier

different face of the cube and expending the requisite number of charges, resetting the duration. If your movement causes the barrier to come into contact with a solid object that can’t pass through

Purphoros as Campaign Villain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

1 Enraged at Heliod’s latest insult, Purphoros causes Mount Velus to erupt. The volcano’s rage doesn’t cease, though, threatening the region. 2 Insulted that the other gods don’t

building a massive Nyx-bronze bridge that will link Mount Velus in the mortal world with Nyx itself. Every god opposes him in this effort. Can the construction effort be sabotaged without bringing the

Danger in the Streets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

grabs the arm of a character and moans, “Those vines are everywhere! There’s nowhere safe! We’re all doomed!” Suddenly, a tremor causes a building to collapse, burying half of the crowd and scattering

Let This Be Their Battlefield

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Let This Be Their Battlefield The players can choose where their characters confront the demon lords by deciding where to set the dark heart talisman. Vizeran’s preference is anywhere in

Awakened can be convinced to help evacuate the remaining inhabitants if asked. The nearby Darklake creates its own challenges, particularly given the presence of ixitxachitl loyal to Demogorgon. Araj

Cube of Force

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

face has a different effect. If the cube has insufficient charges remaining, nothing happens. Otherwise, a barrier of invisible force springs into existence, forming a cube 15 feet on a side. The barrier

different face of the cube and expending the requisite number of charges, resetting the duration. If your movement causes the barrier to come into contact with a solid object that can’t pass through

9. Dragon's Platform

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

two stone walkways raised atop 20-foot-high marble columns. Bridge. A stone bridge on the platform spans the river to the east. (See area 10 for more information on the bridge.) Building. A mossy

staircase climbs the south wall to the top of the platform. There stands a 15-foot-high stone building with a commanding view of the river and stone doors set into its north, west, and south walls. A

The Secret

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

onlookers are the smugglers’ signals to a ship out at sea. The unearthly shrieks and other sounds are caused by magic mouth spells strategically placed in the building. The smugglers, during their three years

reinforce Sanbalet in area 27 if a fight breaks out there. The remaining members of the gang, two scouts and a bandit, try to ambush intruders. They make Dexterity (Stealth) checks to close in on the party. If two of them are slain, the survivor tries to flee back to area 21.

8. Smithy

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

of Fire. Destroying a forge causes it to stop generating fire and heat. Each forge has AC 17, 80 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Azers The azers were brought here from the

. The azers understand the purpose of the Simulacrux (to replicate scaladar) but are under the false impression that Zox is building it at Trobriand’s behest, not for his own ends. The azers are

Village

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

this area is damp and soft at best. Staying dry is difficult to impossible. The dozen or so grippli warriors (see the end of the adventure for their stat block) remaining in the village are there

if they remain undamaged, the characters could use them for transport when they decide to leave this place behind. Pond Mother’s Home The religious center of the village, this enormous building made

34. Flying Saucer

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

, 200 hit points, a flying speed of 60 feet, the ability to hover, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. It is not airtight. Provided it has 50 or more hit points remaining, the saucer can be

machinery. Pressing the “Hover” button causes the landing gear to retract and the saucer to levitate 10 feet in the air. When the saucer is airborne, the joystick can be used to fly the saucer in any

Adrift

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

the characters don’t think of it themselves, Commodore Krux encourages someone to flash or wave a light to get the pod’s attention. Flashing or waving a light causes one or two kindori to approach

within 15 feet of the light’s source while the remaining kindori keep their distance. Lassoing and Riding a Kindori A character who has a rope can use an action to try to lasso a kindori, treating the

Samurai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

gain a bonus to the check equal to your Wisdom modifier. Your self-control also causes you to gain proficiency in Wisdom saving throws. If you already have this proficiency, you instead gain proficiency

in Intelligence or Charisma saving throws (your choice). Tireless Spirit Starting at 10th level, when you roll initiative and have no uses of Fighting Spirit remaining, you regain one use. Rapid

The Ulmist Inquisition

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

Elisabeth Durst. It’s an open secret that the Dursts use the building to host cultists who venerate the Darklord of Barovia, Strahd von Zarovich. This minor cult occasionally causes trouble, but until

business they have at the house on the far side of the village. However the characters respond, Sarusanda says she is also going to the building. “The locals call it Death House,” she says. “Perhaps we

26. Clean Tunnels

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

never drips off them onto the niche, nor do the candles ever seem to be diminished or consumed. A dispel magic cast on any candle causes all the candles to extinguish, then fall to the floor and break

the graven image of a human wizard wielding a wand. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when the mirror is touched with a magic wand that has at least 1 charge remaining

During the Siege

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

siege weapon to fire into the city or start a conflagration. 9 Fighting breaks out at a building Talon priests use to treat the wounded. 10 Zombies break through a gate and begin scaling

the portcullis beyond. 11 Zombies infiltrate the sewers and appear in a supposedly safe part of the city. 12+ Masses of zombies or a botched scheme by defenders causes a wall or tower to collapse.

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