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Monsters
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Multiattack. The enforcer makes three Dagger attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Lightning Cage if available.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType
plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Dagger", "rollDamageType":"Poison"} Poison damage.
Lightning Cage (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
Monsters
Netheril’s Fall
casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Phaerimm elders are generals of phaerimm forces, directing covert and direct
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Thoughts, Dispel Magic, Mage Hand, Message
2/Day Each: Dimension Door, Fly, Scrying
1/Day Each: Befuddlement, DisintegrateCounterspell. Zlan casts Counterspell in response to the spell’s trigger
direct action when an oblique or hidden action will suffice. Its plans always contain fallbacks and contingencies. One of these contingencies—one the other liches who constitute its new form failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Imprisoned Ultroloth When the characters arrive here, they spot an ultroloth imprisoned in the iron cage suspended over the chasm. The iron crane has a magically powered winch mechanism that
repeatedly dunks the cage into the goo, nearly drowning the prisoner with each submersion. The ultroloth, Baazit, is bound by dimensional shackles that prevent it from teleporting away. Baazit contacts the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
hundred villagers—including his own wife. In response to any question about Galin, the characters are directed to his residence in the upper boughs of the village. Stepping into a modest dwelling
suspended among iron-strong boughs, you enter a cozy sitting room. A slim elf sits at a desk, standing to greet you with a forced smile as a raven perched in a nearby cage caws hideously.
“Welcome to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
hundred villagers — including his own wife. In response to any question about Galin, the characters are directed to his residence in the upper boughs of the village. Stepping into a modest dwelling
suspended among iron-strong boughs, you enter a cozy sitting room. A slim elf sits at a desk, standing to greet you with a forced smile as a raven perched in a nearby cage caws hideously.
“Welcome to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
The Lady of Pain The greatest entity in Sigil is the Lady of Pain, an eternal being who watches over the Cage. She appears almost human, although she most definitely isn’t. She wears ornate robes
elsewhere as she passes by. Some locals claim that the Lady’s features occasionally take on a golden or steely sheen. Whether this is in response to threats to her city or other influences is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
copper pieces. A direct delivery within a city could run up to 5 sp. Sending a large or unusual package—or a rushed delivery—costs considerably more. Should you need to send a message more quickly
to any Sivis station—and even allow a response, if the recipient is present and waiting at the target station. If available, this service generally costs 200 gp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
can direct the characters to the nearby wildernesses where these groups dwell. Heart Delta Heart Delta lies a few miles away from Camp Greenbriar. When the characters visit there, read or paraphrase
their home in Eagles’ Aerie can direct the characters to their leader, Parvaz. Currently, the albatross is at a meeting place called Watcher’s Talon, deep in the forest. The most direct route to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
appendix B) guard the apprentices. All the Thayans attack as soon as they notice intruders. Each round of combat, the Thayans direct one giant spider and one giant centipede to join the fight
reduced-threat creatures (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above): Cage A. One remorhaz Cage B. Two basilisks Cage C. Five darkmantles Cage D. Five ettercaps Cage E. Two carrion crawlers Cage F. One behir (no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
identifies the ingredients as including impossibly bright-red blood. If questioned, the muralists talk of working in the tomb in the service of its art, which transcends all other concerns. They direct the
characters either to Moghadam or onward to Phenex in response to any other questions. Murals If the murals are examined, read the following (from the original Tomb of Horrors): The scenes painted show
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
dwarf’s direct descendants — beloved sons, daughters, and grandchildren — are often the ones who inherit the inanimate works their ancestor leaves behind. Marriage is a sacred rite among the dwarves
would term it, but it is just as intense. Dwarves are creatures of stone, and like stone they change only in response to extremes. The dwarves of the many worlds share much in common, but never
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
magical bridge into another realm of existence. The mythal thrummed in response, the intangible pulse of the old device taking on a new and different note. Sarya ignored the mythal stone’s change and
appeared. With one smooth step he crossed from his infernal plane into the mythal chamber.
— Richard Baker, Farthest Reach
A number of spells allow direct or indirect access to other planes of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, whether the watchers on the ship are alerted to possible danger (a previous incorrect response to the signal), and whether the characters have taken all precautions to conceal their approach. Between the
extremes outlined above (automatic detection of a direct approach or no detection of a silent and dark approach from the seaward side), you must judge the circumstances, decide on the probability of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Divine Intervention As with Callaphe the Mariner’s desperate cry to Thassa, heroes in dire straits sometimes implore their gods for help. Occasionally, the gods answer. Whether a response is elicited
, and their miraculous intervention can have any effect you want. Direct godly intervention tends to be subtle and rare, though, as it attracts the attention of other gods and might encourage them to meddle in their own ways. (WILLIAN MURAI)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
grants spells to his clergy in response to their invocations. Rousing him for advice or direct intervention is possible, but requires many ritual murders to be performed in his name, and his return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
usually send omens as either warnings or as signs of their favor. The response to the augury spell takes the form of an omen foretelling weal or woe, and the gods might use omens in the same way, even
form of the response might vary depending on the method of divination used, which can go beyond the inlaid sticks, dragon bones, or ornate cards mentioned in the spell description. Diviners in Theros
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
significant amount of time, the area starts to warp in response to the abyssal energy that churns within it. If a demonic infestation is left unchecked, a portal to the Abyss is the result, and more and
infested area ends their direct threat, but the terrain remains twisted and accursed, the portal dormant but still in place. To repel the incursion at this stage, the defenders must not only slay the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(most quite obscure), and philosophical treatises on self-denial and nihilism as the response to a flawed and illogical world. Marlos’s Testament. Characters who wade through the banal “insights” and
padlock securing a swinging gate. Inside, a number of prisoners huddle on miserable straw pallets.
The cage door leading into each of these pens is locked. Jurth (in area M18) holds the key. Forcing
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
. The first time during a combat that a creature attacks you with a metal weapon, that creature has disadvantage on the attack roll.
Metal rusts in response to your touch—including metal armor you
bones. You have vulnerability to radiant damage, and you have disadvantage on attack rolls while in direct sunlight.
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You summon a unicorn that obeys your commands. If you give a command that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
cooked up with cheese are delicious.
— Jim Darkmagic
The Hard Way The characters are free to engage Raah in battle. It has a lot of pent-up rage these days, and is happy to have someone to direct
in response to a snide comment, Raah might attack again for a round before calming down. Understanding Raah. A successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that Raah is feeling emotionally wounded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
holy tomes that crumble when opened. B5: Treasure Room of Gorm In the center of this room stands a ten-foot-tall cage. Within the cage, a pile of coins and gems sparkles beneath a gigantic, droning
beehive.
The locked cage holds what little treasure the Guardians of Gorm have accumulated. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
, scribed in bright green dye, decorate this large and irregularly shaped crumbling chamber. A large pit in the center shows evidence of a recent fire. A metallic cage in the middle of the southern wall
contains a gaping hole and stands empty. A small wooden bench draped with green cloth is next to the cage, and several small objects rest on it. A bedroll lies near the wooden bench, and the sound of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. The bottoms of these unlocked cages hang 3 feet above the floor. Necromancy magic on the cages restores 20 hit points per hour to an undead creature in a cage. A non-undead creature in a cage takes the
same amount of necrotic damage at the end of each minute it remains in the cage. Doors. If the 800-pound stone block holding these doors open is removed, they magically slam shut. It takes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
maker, and enforcer in the ward, there is an open-minded artisan, entertainer, or thrill-seeker to match. Locals routinely direct inquisitive newcomers to the Hall of Information, where visitors can
trickling back into the Cage. Called “mage drinkers” by the few who remember them, the aged Incantifers siphon magic to sustain their ancient power. Disturbed residents murmur about the Incanterium’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
trap can break it and free the captive. Examples include a bear trap, a cage that drops from a ceiling, and a device that flings a net. Slay. Some traps are designed to eliminate intruders, plain and
instances, the trap is the last line of defense against a thief or intruder. Alarm traps, since they pose no direct physical threat, are appropriate for areas that are also used by a dungeon’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
it a question and receive a telepathic response, as though the creature had cast augury. Once a creature has asked its question and received a response, it can never activate the statuette again. C9
passage that climbs into the wall. A large iron door stands here, sheltered from direct outside attack. Arrow slits ten feet above the ground overlook the path.
The iron door is locked. It can be opened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
(thugs) approach the characters to ask their business, and to direct them to Birsk Chumwell in area D2 if they ask odd questions or seem suspicious. If they see anyone trying to enter the loft (area D3
task, and bring the candidate to the temple, where we shall appraise its worth.
Dory received this note from one the Whisperer’s minions in response to Jarme’s arrest. It tasks Dory with finding more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
on each head that direct the beast by controlling the view of its blinkered eyes. Former slaves, often soldiers who once fought against the host, who now fight alongside the host to gain better
is released by someone remote from the group, and it can be sent out again to look for the individual that released it in order to deliver a response. Most of the army travels on foot, and wolf-riding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
question and receive a telepathic response, as though it had cast augury. Once a creature has asked its question and received a response, it can never activate the statuette again.
Awarding
iron door stands here, sheltered from direct outside attack. Arrow slits ten feet above the ground overlook the path.
The iron door is locked. It can be opened with thieves’ tools and a successful DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to aid the ship is made with disadvantage. Calm the Beast. A tiger being transported on the main deck in a large metal cage is frightened by the storm and trying to escape. Its keeper Bendari (N male
elf druid) needs help. A successful DC 14 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check calms the tiger. Failure results in the tiger making one attack against the character through the bars of its cage. Lift the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
important business with Valin, and she freely answers any questions put to her. Power of Disbelief. Alessia scoffs in response to a suggestion that Valin might be involved in improper activities or evil
) force damage.
Crystal Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) force damage.
Reactions
Spell Deflection. In response to a spell attack missing the golem
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
?”
In response to the characters’ questions, the monks share information (see “What the Residents Know”) and ask the characters to end the threat posed by Ronnom Daamos and his bodyguards without
the quest, if they or any Wavemount crew wish to stay at the monastery, the monks direct them to the guest quarters (area M11), where they can stay as long as they like. M18: Crypt Thirty clay urns line
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
direct the characters toward some random character who he swears is Oppal, just to lighten the mood. He also spills if the characters offer him a bribe of 5 gp or more. “Afraid Oppal got herself nicked
message her indirectly through a third party (a bribed guard or worker, for instance), Oppal’s response makes it clear that she is willing to pass along “the information” only if she is liberated. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ring of lightning resistance. He has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2) and speaks Common, Elvish, and Giant. He wields a giant iron maul, the head of which doubles as a cage (see “Zalto’s Prisoner”). He
creature that ends its turn in the room takes 5 (1d10) fire damage, or 11 (2d10) fire damage if it’s wearing metal armor. A creature that comes into direct contact with the superheated shell of the