being bursts diffusing corrupted reveal

Draconian Dreadnought

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, it bursts into flames and is reduced to ashes. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on the draconian must succeed on a DC 13

from dragon eggs that have been corrupted or warped by powerful magic. Most often, this corruption is a deliberate act, the work of an aspiring tyrant seeking to transform stolen eggs into a

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

corrupted. Angel in Disguise. The Abbot is a deva that has lived for millennia. He typically assumes the form of a strikingly handsome human priest in his late twenties or early thirties. More than a

insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

born to serve as champions of the gods, their births hailed as blessed events. They are a people of otherworldly visages, with luminous features that reveal their celestial heritage. Celestial Champions

deadly foes. The radiant power they once commanded becomes corrupted into a horrid, draining magic. And their angelic guides abandon them. Even aasimar wholly dedicated to good sometimes feel torn

Sorrow's Zenith

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

, the blister bursts with a chorus of distant sighs. A moment later, a spectral figure appears. Memory of Peace If the characters destroy the spirit blister, the spirit of a ninuno appears and thanks

memories corrupting its vegetation and creatures. The spirit knows stories of Pangil ng Buwan, but fears that if the bakunawa went into dormancy on the island, wicked spirits could have corrupted it

Examining the Owlbear

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

strange events to reveal the unseen connections between those events, Professor Totsky realizes what’s going on. She explains eldritch balm to the characters and says she believes it’s likely that the

Sedgemoor waters used to brew the latest batch of eldritch balm were corrupted in some way. She doesn’t necessarily suspect foul play but mentions that, in the past, students have been caught

The Abbot

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

died by Strahd’s hand. He sought to restore the abbey after it fell to corruption, but was himself corrupted. Angel in Disguise. The Abbot is a deva that has lived for millennia. He typically assumes

Belviews into mongrelfolk—maniacal humans with bestial deformities and traits. The Belviews were happy, albeit insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva

12. The Tomb of Hurakan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

. When the flood washes to area 11, the water bursts open the doors there (if they weren’t open already), and anyone in the water is dumped into the moat. A character who is washed down the hall must

keyhole. Opening the door will reveal stairs going down into a small room. A pool of water fills the entire chamber. Another door is across the way, but only the top 3 inches of it can be seen above the water.

Accusations of Artifice

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse

to reveal his cargo to the characters if a character takes the Influence action and succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. Leading them to the Recluse’s cargo hold, Kreffik

mission is easier said than done. That said, he isn’t empty-handed; one of the six crates contains a Helmed Horror (immune to the Fireball, Shocking Grasp, and Spirit Guardians spells) that bursts forth

Let This Be Their Battlefield

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

talisman. Alternatively, agents of Quenthel Baenre or Jarlaxle can attack Araj when the ritual is complete, wanting to silence Vizeran before he can reveal what he knows about Gromph Baenre (see chapter 15

Zuggtmoy’s depredations and the fetid wedding, and many fear their beloved caverns are corrupted. They are willing to seek a new home (perhaps in the caverns of Araumycos) and grateful enough to the

Xaos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

. Robson Michel Three modrons prepare to enter the Cube, a mechanical outpost corrupted by the disorder of Xaos Gate The gate to Limbo shifts with the town, changing shape and location at indeterminate

takes bizarre forms, such as a dull liquid in an antique chalice that must be sipped to transport creatures, or a sassy, sapient mouth that admits only those who reveal a titillating secret to it

V3. Dracolich's Antechamber

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

, read the following boxed text aloud to describe this event: The golem’s chest opens to reveal its sapphire heart. Blue light bursts from the gem and hits the double door. The symbols on the doors glow

15. Valtagar's Quarters

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

host of monsters that once haunted the Deep Mines. That act of slaughter corrupted Fazrian. After slaying many monsters, it decapitated the cleric and installed itself as lord of the Deep Mines

and Exekarus can be found in the nearby shrine of Laduguer (area 14). Raxxus is at Fazrian’s side (area 23b). Valtagar says that Xindulus roams where it will, choosing not to reveal that the ultroloth

70. Armillary Sphere

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

out of the way as the surface of the globe peels back to reveal a dark, hollow interior. Inside this cavity is a padded bronze chair with levers built into its armrests. When a creature sits on the

is crammed inside the bronze orb representing Toril’s moon, Selûne. The first time a creature inside the armillary sphere reorients its rings and outer orbs, the nycaloth bursts out of the moon

M20. Paper Birds and Hidden Belfry

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

unreachable, the paper bird bursts into flames on takeoff and is instantly destroyed. The paper birds are hostile toward all creatures except the hags of the Hourglass Coven. They use the hawk stat block, with

cobwebs. Imagine what she’ll be like when she’s senile. Your favorite sister, End Dearest Skab, Mummy’s little warlock spy was happy to betray her companions and reveal that Kelek, Zargash, and the

Encounters in the Crypt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

racks on the walls. If a character says respectful words over the urns or disturb them in any way, three ghosts of Zariel’s knights arise from their remains. The ghosts solemnly reveal the following

caskets arranged in stacked pairs. Being entombed in Avernus has corrupted the spirits of these knights. Each casket contains a single wraith magically held at bay by the rose laid on the casket. If a

Encounter Locations

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

did not wake when the tide came in. Their spirits, corrupted by this horrific death, lie in wait. If a character interacts with either corpse beyond simple examination, the half-elves’ restless

line. Another secret door at the opposite end of the tunnel can be found without a check; it pulls open to reveal area L5 beyond. L3. Tidal Chamber The floor here is 6 feet lower than in area L2. This

Tomb Locations

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

panel along one wall of the room can be noted with a successful DC 25 Wisdom (Perception) check. It slides open to reveal a meditation room (area T3a) that holds a number of rotting cushions and two

determines that its original function was allowing acolytes to focus their divinations in the presence of low levels of psychic energy, and that its power has now been corrupted. Treasure. The hilt in

Lower Level Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Corridor The door opens to reveal a narrow, twisting corridor filled with a rainbow-colored haze. When githyanki inhabited the outpost, modrons used this corridor to circumvent crowded areas. The

Sleep Breath on them from his hiding place, trying to catch as many characters in its area as possible. He then bursts from the rubble and fights any characters not put to sleep by the gas. In combat

Fellow Prisoners

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

to others. Unknown even to the other drow, Sarith is infected with tainted spores from myconids corrupted by Zuggtmoy, the Demon Queen of Fungi. The initial infestation of the spores caused Sarith’s

escape attempt. Others might be lost to the dangers of the Underdark — or might reveal their true colors and betray the party. A few could become true companions. Keep in mind the other prisoners have

Encounters (F-H)

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

enraged and fight to the bitter end. One of the frost druid’s prepared spells is moonbeam, which can reveal the true form of any character who has the Doppelganger secret (see appendix B). Frost Druid

urges them to seek out and destroy the chardalyn berserkers in their lair (see “Cave of the Berserkers”). The werebear understands how chardalyn can become corrupted by demonic magic and sees the

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

warning or threatens to reveal one of the character’s secrets. 16–20 All bright light weakens to dim light for 24 hours. Sources that provide dim light, such as candles, do not shed any light. 21–25

it, and the creature can’t benefit from being invisible. 16–20 A boil of termites bursts from the ground, along with dozens of bones and a treasure of the DM’s choice (see “Random Treasure” in the

Torrents Locations

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

trip, the creature inside the globe can swim out of it as an action. The globe carries only the one creature and bursts upon reaching its destination. A globe is immune to damage, though dust of dryness

mosaics of tentacles flank a set of black marble doors in the south wall. Reliefs of long, curving fangs line the arc of the door frame. The double doors push open to reveal an underwater passage to

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

(see appendix B), corrupted their souls and cursed them with undeath. For each hour the party spends on this floor, roll a d6. On a roll of 1, an encounter occurs. To determine what the characters

explosive fruits overhead. The fruit lands near the base of the tree and bursts in a blast of woody shrapnel. Each creature within 20 feet of the fruit must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21

Locations on the Grove Level

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

. Investigating. Viewed in white light, the circular tile is red. A detect magic spell can reveal that the tile and statue give off an aura of transmutation. The runes on the tile’s inner edge read, in

time. A victim’s skin is rough, gray, and bark-like. A thrall is totally corrupted, becoming neutral evil. Such a creature exists only to serve the Gulthias Tree and those who tend it (such as Belak

Tomb Locations

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

.” This is a clue for opening the door in area T4. T3: Tomb Entrance This hallway has been partially excavated. Lifted stone lids reveal a ten-foot-deep pit filled with spikes in the center of the

corrupted magic. Many more can you find in this forgotten place.” “The jade serpents crave offerings.” Treasure. Close inspection of Abalahin’s roots reveals an ebony wand decorated with bones and

Greater Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

: Abyssal Labyrinth A flash of sickly green light fades to reveal rough-hewn tunnels bored into black stone. The air reeks of animal stench. Chuffing growls echo from the darkness. Two muscular

Lost Caverns, they do so unerringly, appearing in front of area G9. G9c: Infernal Hall A flash of red light fades to reveal a seemingly endless obsidian hall. Rows of decorative columns hoist a flat

Scions of Giants' Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

bursts into light. The scion instantly appears in the space the cradle occupied and uses the cradle’s initiative count. Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If the cradle fails a saving throw, it can choose

an unending plume of smoke to rise, sometimes lit from below by fiery bursts of lava. As the scion dreams of battle—perhaps a battle to rouse Annam from seclusion by uniting the giants or a war to

Eternal Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

painted frog. G14: Centaurs’ Meadow A meadow near the lake bursts with color from the wildflowers blanketing the grass. A small wooden structure resembling a cross between a cottage and a stable stands

’ grudging respect. Thereafter the unicorns are willing to discuss the garden and its inhabitants, including the entrancing power of the Fountain All Heal (area G9). The unicorns then reveal Juliana and

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