blade baron diffusing climbing rules

Rod of Lordly Might

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

push a different button or until you push the same button again, which causes the rod to revert to its normal form: Button 1. A fiery blade sprouts from the end opposite the rod’s flanged head

. The flames shed Bright Light in a 40-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 40 feet, and the blade functions as a magic Longsword or Shortsword (your choice) that deals an extra 2d6 Fire damage

Asteria

Monsters The Book of Many Things

makes two Radiant Blade attacks and uses Bursting Benediction. Radiant Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Radiant Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft

., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Radiant Blade", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType

High Fae Impostor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Magic Resistance. The high fae has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The high fae makes two Fae Blade attacks and uses Vexing Prank once. Fae Blade

. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d8+5", "rollType":"damage

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Fae Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Stunning Soliloquy if available. Fae Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7);{"diceNotation":"3d8+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fae Blade", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Stunning Soliloquy (Recharge 5–6

Mark of Detection Half-Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

holding that blade, that’s what we do. —Baron Trelib d’Medani The Mark of Detection is an inquisitive’s dream. It sharpens powers of observation and intuition, allowing the

If you want a wall of muscle to get between you and a blade, go to House Deneith. If you want someone to anticipate the threat and make sure you aren’t even in the room with whoever’s

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply those rules to these aquatic dragons.) Dragon Turtle Personality Traits d8

d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"} Connected Creatures 1 A young dragon turtle serves as a mount for a sahuagin baron in exchange for

Rod of Lordly Might Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

different button or until you push the same button again, which causes the rod to revert to its normal form. If you press button 1, the rod becomes a flame tongue, as a fiery blade sprouts from the end

lengthens into a 6-foot haft, transforming the rod into a magic spear that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. If you press button 4, the rod transforms into a climbing pole up to

Mark of Making Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

night at bay. Smith, carpenter, alchemist—the best all carry my seal. —Baron Merrix d’Cannith The Mark of Making guides its bearer through any act of creation. The bearer of the

enchanted blade. House Cannith Leaders: Cannith East, Zorlan d’Cannith; Cannith West, Jorlanna d’Cannith; Cannith South, Merrix d’Cannith Headquarters: Cannith East, Korth Enclave

Track the Broken Blade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

Track the Broken Blade Baron Althon, a local noble, hires the party to search for the legendary cache of weapons forged by Durgeddin the smith. He shows the characters a broken blade bearing the

smith’s mark, and tells them that it was discovered near a rocky hill called the Stone Tooth. Baron Althon provides directions and promises to reward the characters richly for each of Durgeddin’s blades

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound

skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it comes to combat, rogues prioritize cunning over brute strength. A rogue

The Mark of Detection

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

whoever’s holding that blade… that’s what we do.” — Baron Trelib d’Medani The Mark of Detection is an inquisitive’s dream. It sharpens powers of observation and intuition, allowing the bearer to

The Mark of Detection “If you want a wall of muscle to get between you and a blade, go to House Deneith. If you want someone to anticipate the threat and make sure you aren’t even in the room with

The Mark of Detection

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

whoever’s holding that blade, that’s what we do. —Baron Trelib d’Medani The Mark of Detection is an inquisitive’s dream. It sharpens powers of observation and intuition, allowing the bearer to draw

The Mark of Detection If you want a wall of muscle to get between you and a blade, go to House Deneith. If you want someone to anticipate the threat and make sure you aren’t even in the room with

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep

important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to

The Mark of Making

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

hold the night at bay. Smith, carpenter, alchemist—the best all carry my seal. —Baron Merrix d’Cannith The Mark of Making guides its bearer through any act of creation. The bearer of the mark can

mend broken things with a touch, and always has a minor magic item they’ve been working on. An artificer or a wizard will get the most out of the mark, but anyone can find a use for an enchanted blade.

The Mark of Making

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

hold the night at bay. Smith, carpenter, alchemist — the best all carry my seal.” — Baron Merrix d’Cannith The bearer of the Mark of Making can mend broken things with a touch and imbue a weapon

with touch. An artificer or a wizard will get the most out of the mark, but anyone can find a use for an enchanted blade.

Alcio “Baron” Metus

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

Alcio “Baron” Metus Alcio was never close to her brother, Baron, even after a Kargat vampire turned them both into undead servants. When her creator was destroyed, Alcio and Baron went their separate

ways. Alcio “Baron” Metus It took Alcio years to learn of her brother’s death at the hands of Rudolph van Richten, a doctor from Rivalis (see “Mist Wanderers” at the end of the chapter). Furious, she

Arrival at Korth

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

human’s dragonmark and garb suggests high ranking in House Cannith. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character recognizes the human as Zorlan d’Cannith, the Cannith baron that rules Cannith

Baron Zorlan d’Cannith (Medium Cannith Artificer, detailed in Eberron: Forge of the Artificer), his retinue of three warforged bodyguards (Medium Warrior Veterans), and Bastion, his personal warforged

Resolving the Character Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

some land far away, or an as-yet-unknown location rumored to hide a fabulous treasure. Track the Broken Blade If the characters were sent to retrieve weapons for Baron Althon, they can bring him the +1

longsword from area 22, the +2 greataxe in area 53, the handaxe from area 14, and the warhammer from area 23. All bear Durgeddin’s smith-mark; Baron Althon pays 500 gp above the market price for each

Movement and Position

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

can use as much or as little of your speed as you like on your turn, following the rules here. Your movement can include jumping, climbing, and swimming. These different modes of movement can be

. The “Special Types of Movement” section in chapter 8 gives the particulars for jumping, climbing, and swimming.

Movement and Position

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

can use as much or as little of your speed as you like on your turn, following the rules here. Your movement can include jumping, climbing, and swimming. These different modes of movement can be

The Cloud Peaks

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

appropriate for your campaign, and give the characters a chance to prepare before they start climbing mountains. They will be encountering extreme weather conditions and might have difficulty with

the harshness of the climb. Rules for extreme cold, strong wind, and high altitude can be found in Chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Noncombat Challenges

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

Noncombat Challenges You decide whether to award experience to characters for overcoming challenges outside combat. If the adventurers complete a tense negotiation with a baron, forge a trade

agreement with a clan of surly dwarves, or successfully navigate the Chasm of Doom, you might decide that they deserve an XP reward. As a starting point, use the rules for building combat encounters in

Arrival at the Wreck

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

sword blade, tilted to a twenty-degree angle and partly buried underground. Much of its exposed hull is rusted and torn asunder. Hot wind screams as it tears through the hollow structure, and six giant

its lowest point. Climbing the outside of the wreck without proper gear requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Characters who can fly have no trouble reaching the command deck. The

House Thuranni

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

the new political powers of Khorvaire, and the division of Thuranni from Phiarlan embodies that new reality. From his enclave in Regalport (in the Lhazaar Principalities), Baron Elar d’Thuranni rules a

twenty years ago, Baron Elar d’Thuranni ordered the assassination of the entire Paelion line, one of the branches of House Phiarlan. Supposedly, he acted to prevent the Paelions from carrying out a

Seagrow Caves Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

. Light. The interior caves are illuminated by bioluminescent fungi, which provide dim light throughout the area. See “Vision” in the Basic Rules. Walls. The cave walls are formed from hexagonal columns

of dark gray basalt—volcanic rock originating from Sharruth’s undersea tomb. The walls provide hand- and footholds, so climbing the walls doesn’t require an ability check. Fumes. Toxic volcanic fumes

Speed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Speed A creature’s speed tells you how far it can move on its turn. For more information on speed, see the Basic Rules. All creatures have a walking speed; creatures that have no form of ground-based

locomotion have a speed of 0 feet. Many of the creatures herein have one or more additional movement modes. Climb. A creature that has a climbing speed can use all or part of its movement to move on

Exploring Mount Ironrot

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

Exploring Mount Ironrot Use the following rules when the characters travel around Mount Ironrot. Regional Effects Mount Ironrot is affected by these environmental phenomena: Impeded Navigation. In

food to forage in the Mournland, and monsters are everywhere. If the party lingers too long between locations, introduce random encounters with creatures such as blazebears (see appendix A) or blade scouting parties (see the “Blade Scouting Party” section later in this chapter).

Awarding XP

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

adventurers complete a tense negotiation with a baron, forge a trade agreement with a guild of surly smiths, or safely navigate the Chasm of Doom, you might decide the characters deserve XP. As a starting

point, use the rules for building combat encounters in chapter 4 to gauge the difficulty of the challenge. Then award the characters XP as if it had been a combat encounter of the same difficulty

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

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

on the front doors, a maid (LG female human commoner) lets them in, escorts them to the den (area N3e), and leaves to fetch the baron. Map 5.3: Burgomaster’s Mansion (Area N3)View Player Version

Roleplaying the Vallakovich Family Use the following information to roleplay the burgomaster and his family. The Baron. The burgomaster, Baron Vargas Vallakovich (NE male human noble), is a ruthless heel

Modifying a Magic Item

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

similar one. For example, a Potion of Climbing could become a Potion of Swimming. Altered Form You can alter a magic item’s form while leaving its properties intact. For example, you can turn a Ring of

into a single helmet. This makes the item more powerful (and probably increases its rarity), but it won’t break your game. Special Features and Sentience Chapter 7 has rules for giving magic items interesting histories, minor properties, quirks, and sentience.

Speed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Speed A creature’s speed tells you how far it can move on its turn. For more information on speed, see the Basic Rules. All creatures have a walking speed; those that have no form of ground-based

move through sand, earth, mud, or ice. It can’t burrow through solid rock unless it has a special trait that allows it to do so. Climb. A creature that has a climbing speed can use all or part of its

Speed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

speed can use that speed to move through sand, earth, mud, or ice. A monster can’t burrow through solid rock unless it has a special trait that allows it to do so. Climb A monster that has a climbing

movement to fly. Some monsters have the ability to hover, which makes them hard to knock out of the air (as explained in the rules on flying in the Player’s Handbook). Such a monster stops hovering when it dies. Swim A monster that has a swimming speed doesn’t need to spend extra movement to swim.

Eye of the All-Father

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

creature must use an action to push or pull on the heavy door, opening it with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. See area 6 for rules on dealing with giant doors that are frozen shut. Frost

. Frost covers the floors, walls, ceilings, and furnishings everywhere except for area 7. The frost makes climbing the walls impossible without climbing gear or magic. Illumination. Interior areas are

Society of Blood and Poison

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

surest sign of Lolth’s approval. No tactic is outside the rules in this ongoing conflict. Raids against another house’s outlying property (farming caverns, trade caravans, or hunting parties) are

commonplace. Rumors about disloyalty, conspiracies with surface elves, or heresy against Lolth are circulated so frequently that no one knows what to be sure of. Assassinations, both by blade and by the

Class Features

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

Class Features When you gain a new level in a class, you get its features for that level. You don't, however, receive the class's starting equipment, and a few features have additional rules when

eldritch invocation Thirsting Blade doesn't give you additional attacks if you also have Extra Attack. Unarmored Defense If you already have the Unarmored Defense feature, you can't gain it again from another class.

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