blade breaking diffusing closed returner

Reckoner

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The reckoner has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, light, message

dealt by the attack.Boros reckoners combine physical power and magical prowess, serving as the shock troops of the legion. They are adept at breaking up mobs and organized lines of defense. Sometimes

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, Intimidation Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice

I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. 6 I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. 7 I have a crude sense of humor. 8 I face problems head-on. A simple, direct

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

I saw her, wreathed in wings of pure light, her eyes blazing with the fury of the gods. The bone devils stopped in their tracks, shielding their faces. Her blade, now a brand of light, swept

the chance. When traveling, aasimar prefer hoods, closed helms, and other gear that allows them to conceal their identities. They nevertheless have no compunction about striking openly at evil. The

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common

strong and like breaking things. 7 I have a crude sense of humor. 8 I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success. d6 Ideal 1

In the Slave Pen

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

In the Slave Pen Velkynvelve’s slave pen is closed with a heavy iron gate bolted into the stone. See area 11 for more information about the slave pen, including options for opening or breaking

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement. A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches

BREAKING YOUR OATH A paladin tries to hold to the highest standards of conduct, but even the most virtuous paladin is fallible. Sometimes the right path proves too demanding, sometimes a situation calls

Order in Baldur's Gate

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

known as patriars and grew wary of the influx of strangers settling beyond their walls. The creation of various additional taxes on trade and travel led to violence breaking out between the Upper City

banner, that of the Flaming Fist. Eltan used the mercenaries to quash what pockets of disorder he found, punishing lawbreakers for their crimes. Though plenty of theft, blackmail, and assassination continued behind closed doors, the founding of the Flaming Fist marked a new chapter in the city’s story.

Order in Baldur's Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

known as patriars and grew wary of the influx of strangers settling beyond their walls. The creation of various additional taxes on trade and travel led to violence breaking out between the Upper City

banner, that of the Flaming Fist. Eltan used the mercenaries to quash what pockets of disorder he found, punishing lawbreakers for their crimes. Though plenty of theft, blackmail, and assassination continued behind closed doors, the founding of the Flaming Fist marked a new chapter in the city’s story.

18: Massive Stasis Pods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Closed pods can be opened with a blue or yellow key card. 18a: Western Pods This room’s western door has been destroyed. The corpse of an unarmed

monstrous corpses lie on the floor of this room: an especially large owlbear and the umber hulk that broke the pods and killed the frost giant, chuul, and owlbear in the other rooms. After breaking a second

8. Gray Alchemist

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

closed peepholes at dwarf’s-eye height. Opening the peepholes allows one to see into the room beyond. The bar is easily lifted from this side, but breaking down the door requires a successful DC 20

is set with a closed door. Unless he is drawn to sounds of combat in area 7, a duergar alchemist (see the sidebar) named Lorthio Bukbukken works on the upper level of this area. Lorthio’s

Revel's End

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

barracks. Both the prison and the tower are carved out of a tall, blade-shaped rock that rises high above the sea cliffs. This rock, called the Windbreak, shields the tower against the brutal winds that

amenities. If the council needs a tie-breaking vote to determine whether to commute a prisoner’s sentence, the prison warden—a neutral arbiter with no ties to any Lords’ Alliance member—casts the deciding vote. The remote prison of Revel’s End contains many of the Sword Coast’s most dangerous criminals

Who's Your Friend?

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

. After poking through your oatmeal with the blade of her dagger, the gnome lifts it out and shows you an oatmeal-smeared object resembling a tiny bead. She glances over her shoulder toward where cultists

.” Jamna Gleamsilver If the characters tell Gleamsilver what they know about the cult’s cargo, she expresses gratitude and relief that she doesn’t need to risk breaking into their wagons. In fact, she

39. Netherskull's Sanctum

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

Disintegration Ray, but the rough sculpture is clearly the work of a talentless amateur. Each chain has AC 19, 25 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Breaking all three chains causes the statue

closed, and the key can be removed at any time. Without the proper key, it takes four separate knock spells to open one of these doors, each spell causing one bolt to slide back. The doors are

Who's Your Friend?

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

. After poking through your oatmeal with the blade of her dagger, the gnome lifts it out and shows you an oatmeal-smeared object resembling a tiny bead. She glances over her shoulder toward where cultists

.” Jamna Gleamsilver If the characters tell Gleamsilver what they know about the cult’s cargo, she expresses gratitude and relief that she doesn’t need to risk breaking into their wagons. In fact

Fortress Level 2

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

in white. A table in the center of the room has a small bench beside it. In the southwest corner is a coffer, its lid closed. A mass of seaweed rises in the northwest corner to a height of about seven

. Against the east wall rests a coffer, its lid closed. The occupant of this room is presently in the throne room (area 42). Coffer. The locked coffer can be opened by a character who makes a successful

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 4

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

Ziggurat. The main entrance to—and exit from—the ziggurat (area B57) lies on the next tier down. Its doors have been closed for centuries and can be opened only from the inside. Haunted Tombs. Horrible

, the skeletons crumble to dust. B31: Noble’s Burial Room Scenes of warfare decorate the walls of this burial room. A closed wooden coffin stands upright near the south wall. The image of a noble

Appendix D: Magic

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

½ feet on a side. The chest has 20 charges. A creature can use an action to touch the closed lid of the chest and expend 1 of the chest’s charges while naming one or more nonmagical objects (including

word stun 9th level: blade of disaster,* power word kill *Described in this chapter. Wizard Spells Characters who obtain The Codicil of White from Auril’s abode or The Incantations of Iriolarthas

25. Maddgoth's Study

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

the mirror, which is stuck to the wall with sovereign glue and can’t be pried loose without breaking it. An identify spell or similar magic reveals that it’s a magic storage device and that contact

liquid and remove a helm from inside it. The helm belongs to Maddgoth. Fashioned from mithral, it has blade-like fins. If the mirror is smashed while the helm is inside it, the helm is lost forever

3. Main Cavern

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

duergar. The marketplaces of Mantol-Derith have been closed ever since the duergar attacked the svirfneblin. The duergar are killing any svirfneblin they encounter and breaking into the svirfneblin

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

must have closed his eye when he created you. 14 I can see you, but where’s the dragon that pooped you out? 15 You’ve got all the good sense of a mind flayer’s last meal. 16 You

3 A lesser noble who you double-crossed in a brilliant scheme 4 A fallen paladin who you tricked into breaking their oath 5 A leader of another adventuring party who blames you for

32. Umbraxakar's Lair

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

domain to Undermountain where it belongs. Characters can try to turn Umbraxakar back into a bronze dragon by ending his despair and breaking Shar’s hold over him. To accomplish this, they must present the

polished coral ring in area 5 (a symbol of friendship) Vanrak’s sun blade in area 8 (a symbol of light) Vanrak’s mithral armor in area 15 (a symbol of preservation and resilience) The gold horn in area

22. Garrux's Brewery

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

and snaps closed after the creature falls through. A successful DC 20 Strength check is necessary to pry the lid open. A character in the pit can also attempt to disable the spring mechanism from the

under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. Treasure. Each barrel contains 40 gallons of dwarven ale that has been magically preserved for centuries. Removing a barrel’s lid or breaking the barrel

Soldier

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

Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a

combat situation. 5 I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. 6 I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. 7 I have a crude sense of humor. 8 I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution

Fortress Level 1

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

room ends in a closed bronze gate. To your left, a single stone bench runs along the east wall. To your right on the opposite wall hangs a large metal gong; a short metal bar leans against the wall

responsible for keeping guard over the gate that separates the entrance from the rest of the lair. The gate is normally closed and down. It is raised and lowered by means of a chain and pulley mechanism

West Wall

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

like to keep their dark schemes and vile indulgences behind closed doors. Amid the twisted streets and quiet mansions of West Wall stand scores of stone monuments dedicated to important figures and

and deal 8 (1d6 + 5) slashing damage on a hit. Viln carries four daggers coated with purple worm poison (see “Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The poison on a dagger’s blade is

Manor Locations (C1-C10)

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

cushioned benches. To the east stands a fireplace, its embers still glowing. The Earl in area C3 sets the table every night before the manor is closed and locked. A character who searches under the

defeated. Students caught breaking into Captain Dapplewing’s Manor after hours face punishment C8. Kitchen Pots, pans, cooking utensils, fire pits, and dry goods are tucked into every visible corner of

Karkolohk Locations (K8-K13)

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

force open this door from the other side, breaking the crossbar with a successful DC 22 Strength (Athletics) check. When the dining room is in use, the guard retires to the barracks (area K10). K12

conversation (in Goblin) through the closed door to buy time. Spellix Romwod Small humanoid (gnome), chaotic neutral Armor Class 14 (hide armor) Hit Points 33 (6d6 + 12) Speed 25 ft. STR 6 (−2

Lair Locations

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

closed wooden chest. In the center of the room is a long wooden table with two wooden benches beside it. Four lizardfolk appear to be gathering their weapons and readying to leave this area. There

stacked in wooden racks against the north wall. Three large wooden chests, all closed, line the east wall. The unlocked chests contain the following weapons: 10 clubs 10 longswords 10 morningstars 7

Beholder Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

for intruders to navigate. Minions usually guard the entrances to this chamber. Escape Tunnels A lair has several escape tunnels, each closed off inside the lair by a large boulder or a mortared

flee, the beholder and its forces return night after night, each time eliminating key defenders, and ultimately breaking the morale of the survivors, at which point the beholder’s minions can capture anyone or anything worth keeping and raze the settlement.

Ship Locations

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

Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The chest is trapped with a swinging blade trap. Noticing the trap requires a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check. A successful DC 12 Dexterity check

is required to disarm the trap. Opening the chest without disarming the trap, or failing to disarm it, triggers the trap. When triggered, the trap swings a short scything blade from its bottom

Landro Locations

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

yet, Glaive and one of her blade scout companions attack the characters from both ends of this narrow tunnel. After all combatants have taken a turn, the attackers flee into Landro and hide for another

around the colossus, the ground quakes, breaking the mages’ focus. The colossus is buried in crumbling stone, surrounded by shifting mountains and sickly gray clouds. Years pass in rapid succession while

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

patron. Bane’s clerics wield black maces with heads shaped to look like a closed fist. Cult Ranks. Bane’s cultists operate according to strict military hierarchies. The lowest rank consists of the fists

, is hairless, and is covered with bleeding wounds caused by a slashing blade. His face is a skull flayed of its flesh and surrounded by a halo of blood. Bhaal is a vicious bully who enjoys killing

Upper Palace Locations

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

four panels are closed. Opening a hatch reveals a square cavity containing the head of a decapitated creature. When a hatch is opened, the head inside that cavity barks one of the following utterances

: Bugbear head: “Yah!” Harpy head: “Bah!” Hobgoblin head: “Gah!” Ogre head: “Bah!” Each repeats its one-word utterance every time its hatch is opened, then falls silent until the hatch is closed

A Long History (in Brief)

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

of Aelinthaldaar razed by magic, and the remaining elves splintered into separate kingdoms. The Melairkyn, of course, saw this as a breaking of their bargain, and never again did they deal with elves

all who sought to lay hands on him, Raurlor struck at the mage with his own sword. Ahghairon then rose into the air, just out of reach, and used his magic to transmute Raurlor’s blade into a hissing

The Walking Statues

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

these new statues, breaking the Swordmaiden and the Hawk Man, and sinking the God Catcher into the street up to its waist. Then all the statues mysteriously stopped their rampage just as quickly as they

head tilted forward onto its chest, giving the impression that it had fallen asleep. The statue’s huge stone battleaxe still stands nearby, its haft angled upright and its blade half buried in the

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