boulders before diffusing cause retreats

Stone Giant of Evil Earth

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

"} bludgeoning damage. The giant can cause the club to emit a burst of thunderous energy that deals 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Thundering Stone Club

", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Boulder"}; on a roll of 3 or lower, the giant has no more boulders to throw.Unyielding. In response to failing a saving throw to avoid being moved, having the prone

L5. Workshop

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

L5. Workshop The passage opens into an enormous cavern illuminated by several guttering torches set in sconces on the walls. The floor is uneven, and the ceiling is forty feet up. Three flat boulders

his tools on the tool bench. Otherwise, he watches warily from behind the four skeletons. In any case, if confronted, he shrinks from conflict and orders his skeletons to attack while he retreats into

Way of the Drunken Master

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

retreats. A drunken master often enjoys playing the fool to bring gladness to the despondent or to demonstrate humility to the arrogant, but when battle is joined, the drunken master can be a maddening

Attack. When a creature misses you with a melee attack roll, you can spend 1 ki point as a reaction to cause that attack to hit one creature of your choice, other than the attacker, that you can see

27. The Portal of Scintillating Violet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

. Only the following spells will affect these items: telekinesis sends all three items of a set back to their original position; heat metal will cause one item to fall to pieces; disintegrate will destroy

all items of a set; magic weapon will cause a sword to become a plain iron weapon. 27A. Chamber of Hopelessness Any creature unfortunate enough to be teleported here from area 25 is doomed, for its

Stone Giant of Evil Earth

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

Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. The giant can cause the club to emit a burst of thunderous energy that deals 10 (3d6) thunder damage to each

has no more boulders to throw. Reactions Unyielding. In response to failing a saving throw to avoid being moved, having the prone condition, or both, the giant succeeds instead. Katerina Ladon

Stone Giant

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

throwers are granted positions of high rank in the giants’ ordning, testing and demonstrating their ability to hurl and catch enormous boulders. Such giants take the front ranks when a tribe has cause to

. Killing prey or sentient beings is no cause for guilt in the dreaming world beneath the sky. Stone Giant Huge giant, neutral Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 126 (11d12 + 55

Cult of the Eternal Flame

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

encompasses fiendish inventiveness and a drive to devise new tools for their mad cause. They are masters of fire and forge, taking captives to work in their infernal foundries. Fire cultists see conquest

reckless attacks with no regard for their own lives, seeking to cause as much damage as possible before falling. They are fearless and would rather die fighting among a mob of enemies than retreat a

Lair Locations

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

N1), except the tunnel slopes down to area N13. N5: Eastern Boulder Cave Several boulders are scattered about this small cave, and three of them raise their heads to look at you as you enter. Crooked

famous tiefling musician (worth 750 GP if repaired with a Mending spell) N8: Southern Boulder Cave Several boulders are scattered about this cave, and the ground vibrates slightly beneath you. This

The Ordning

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

defeated foe’s head as a trophy; the foe’s family wants justice—and the head back—and asks adventurers for help. 5 Two groups of frost giants meet near a mountain pass. When their wrestling matches cause

in the mountains. The mayor seeks help to protect the city from the destructive effects of the boulders. 2 A famous Humanoid sculptor attracts stone giants to the sculptor’s town. The struggling town

Madness

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

. Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here

character retreats into his or her mind and becomes paralyzed. The effect ends if the character takes any damage. 21–30 The character becomes incapacitated and spends the duration screaming, laughing, or

Talhundereth Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

descends deeper underground. Several landings on the staircase hold statues, and some bear doorways. The stairs end abruptly at a wall of tumbled boulders from some long-ago collapse. Two galeb duhr

, Fremine and Frowode, lurk near the collapse, disguised as boulders. They are guards for the medusa in area T3. If anyone approaches the door to area T3, one of them stands and commands the intruders

Maelstrom Level 1

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

surface of the water, the vortex manifests as a half-mile-wide whirlpool powerful enough to drag ships to their doom.) The sinkhole has a drain at the bottom. Plugging the drain would cause the vortex

area 31. Halfway up the spiral staircase is a secret door that opens into area 23. Rough-hewn stairs in the south wall descend to area 7. Development If Nym retreats to this chamber, she raises the

Greater Caverns Locations

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

to the ceiling down to the floor. Tracks have worn smooth paths from ledge to ledge across the curving floor. The thunderous griding of stone echoes throughout the cave, as three boulders roll along

the tracks at dangerous speeds. Other large rocks, worn nearly spherical, sit motionless throughout the gallery. The rolling boulders are three galeb duhr, created and bound by Iggwilv to defend

Captured by the Yuan-ti

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

, he views them as dangerous and has them put to death immediately. If Ras Nsi learns that they’ve come to put an end to the death curse, he is intrigued. If they reveal that the cause lies in the Tomb

malisons (type 1), 3 yuan-ti broodguards, 4 ghouls Ras Nsi retreats to area 12 if threatened. If the gong in area 9 is struck, Sekelok, the malisons, and the broodguards investigate while the ghouls remain

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

south. The chasm floor is fifty feet below the bridge and consists of a jumbled mass of boulders. To the west, the chasm narrows and continues for some distance. Three gargoyles guard the area

look for opportunities to push characters off the bridge. If two gargoyles are defeated, the third retreats, flying to area B2 to hide. Chasm Floor. Several skeletons lie broken or half-buried on the

Locations on the Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

that is actually armor of vulnerability (DM’s choice) Strong vibrations here, such as from loud noise, can cause a cave-in like that described in area 3. 6. Provisions Various pieces of frozen meat, some

sharp lookout here. The giant has its greataxe plus a boulder ready at hand, with plenty of additional boulders piled near the entrances (guard positions 1 and 4). 10. Southeast Chamber One frost giant is

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

prone. Actions Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage. Animate Boulders (1/Day). The galeb duhr magically animates up to two boulders it

(Recharges after a Short Rest). Mary can cause each creature within 10 feet of her to succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or become charmed or frightened by her (Mary’s choice) until the end of her

Dungrunglung

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

elite warrior with a circlet of blasting; see the “Grungs of Dungrunglung” sidebar) issues commands from the pool during the day and sleeps here at night. He rarely has cause to leave the shrine these

to attack them. The attacking force consists of sixteen grung elite warriors (including Roark) and forty grungs. Groak retreats to his elevated pool in the shrine and makes his final stand there.

Encounters (A-C)

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

beast retreats to a safe distance. If it’s cornered and doesn’t like its chances of survival, it bargains or pleads for its life. An awakened beast knows its territory well and can point characters to

snowflakes that won’t melt for 24 hours or a beautifully carved icicle that melts like normal ice. If the chwinga is mad, it might blow the snowflakes into a character’s eyes to cause temporary

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

along the length of the cavern. Survivors of attacks on the level above will most likely make a stand in the grand entry cavern if they are still in relatively good shape. Secret Exits. The boulders

the party will cause her to fulfill her obligation as quickly as possible and depart. By contrast, she might strike up a long-term friendship with a party of good-aligned characters. Treasure. The

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

!” Ideal. “The pursuit of true love compels me! Never shall I wilt if I have such a cause to champion.” Bond. “The beautiful Pollenella—a vision in stripes.” Flaw. “I cannot resist a pretty face

is as stormy as the skies of Yon, and I hurl boulders when I’m angry.” Ideal. “Bitter End is a raving tyrant. I live in hope that one day we’ll be free of that hag.” Bond. “I have sworn to

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

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

breeze!” Ideal. “The pursuit of true love compels me! Never shall I wilt if I have such a cause to champion.” Bond. “The beautiful Pollenella—a vision in stripes.” Flaw. “I cannot resist a pretty

mood is as stormy as the skies of Yon, and I hurl boulders when I’m angry.” Ideal. “Bitter End is a raving tyrant. I live in hope that one day we’ll be free of that hag.” Bond. “I have sworn to

The Fissure

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

before it starts biting. If reduced to 10 hit points or fewer, the spider retreats into a nearby narrow fissure. However, it attacks again when the characters come back through this area. Treasure. If the

it. A small, brass-colored dragon thrashes madly at the far end of the cavern, trapped beneath two large boulders that block a northern tunnel. Two dark creatures resembling flying squids dart just out

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

Kalinoth arose as the chosen prophet of air, Thurl reluctantly pledged the Feathergale Knights to the cause. He resents Aerisi Kalinoth’s rulership of the cult, but tells himself that he can use her

the Temple of Howling Hatred, Aerisi retreats to the Howling Caves, the air node. Within this node, Aerisi gains one additional use of her Legendary Resistance trait. Lair Actions If Aerisi is in the

Locations V - Z

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

retreats to the hearth if he sees any magic. Like most Uthgardt, he is fearful of magic and distrustful of spellcasters. Orok is drawn to rough-looking wilderness types, such as barbarians and rangers. If

. Soldiers patrolling the Rauvin Road on horseback are welcome to use the keep as a place where they can rest as well as obtain food, drink, and lodging for their horses. Characters who take up Urgala Meltimer’s quest (see chapter 2) might have cause to pay a visit to Zymorven Hall.

Crushing Wave Cultists

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

perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools

clear that the Temple of the Crushing Wave is no longer secure, Gar retreats to the Plunging Torrents, the water node. Within this node, Gar gains one additional use of his Legendary Resistance trait

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

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

before they arrive here. While the golem holds intruders at bay, Dory retreats to the far corner of the room and uses Eye of Corruption to weaken the most threatening character. He then follows up with

catch again indicates a disturbance beneath us. We cannot locate the cause but fear THEY may be in the water near you. Praise Tharizdun! He rests and awaits! The Whisperer anticipates renewed Lantern

Connected Creatures

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

Encounters d12† Encounter 1 2d4 gargoyles (attitude: 1d8) keeping watch, crouching utterly still 2 2 galeb duhrs (attitude: 1d10) singing a rumbling bass duet to an audience of boulders 3

where giants once thrived that have been destroyed, fallen into decline, or succumbed to necromantic magic. The meddling of death giants or the planar influence of the Shadowfell might cause a giant

Areas of the Lair

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

), into giving them the large supply of smokepowder that he smuggled into the dungeon. Thorvin also tells them where to plant the smokepowder to cause the most damage (see “Destroy the Lair”). X14

, Ahmaergo retreats to area X22, heads downstairs to gather reinforcements from area X28, and leads a search party to capture the interlopers. If he sees only one intruder, he draws his axe and attacks

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